A showstopping 'forever home' with high quality, thoughtfully designed updates on all 4 levels! Fully updated starting with 2008 gut renovation including open floor-plan kitchen with large island, dining space, walk-in pantry, and high end appliances. Whole house plumbing, 250 amp electrical service, new high end windows throughout, restored woodwork/carpentry, and restored art glass windows. 1st floor features large foyer with dramatic staircase, double parlor living room, jumbo-sized formal dining room, huge open kitchen/family room, and 1st floor mudroom. Restored pocket doors create flexible space for privacy or an open plan ideal for entertaining! Second floor boasts high ceilings, 4 large bedrooms, second floor laundry room, 2 updated full bathrooms including primary en-suite with 2 closets, one walk-in, and all closets with custom storage systems. 2015 totally renovated 3rd floor has massive open space with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, large and lovely new windows and skylights, 5th bedroom, new full bathroom with steam shower, and added new zone of HVAC. Finished full basement offers workout space, rec room, 2nd mudroom, 4th updated full bathroom. 2008 new drain tile system plus two sump pumps. 2020 and 2021 new HVACs. Stunning outdoor spaces include completely restored gracious front porch, 2 car garage with additional loft storage built 2008, two layered back deck, 2019 bluestone patio with gas fire-pit, professional landscaping, new 2022 luxurious and durable Hardie board exterior siding, and October 2025 new roof. Exceptionally stylish, highest level finishes top to bottom, contemporary convenience alongside classic beauty, move-in ready, spacious rooms on all 4 levels, hyper sought after location, extremely walkable to award winning schools, parks, library, transportation, shopping, and more!
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$1,731,000
617 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
5beds
4,744sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
10,100 Square Feet Lot
$1,743,800 Zestimate®
$365/sqft
$6,626 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,743,800
$1.59M - $1.92M
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Professional landscapingWalk-in pantryJumbo-sized formal dining roomRestored art glass windowsHigh end appliancesDining spaceTwo layered back deck
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Listed by:
Maria Cullerton 312-501-2033,
Compass
Bought with:
Nicole Thomas
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12620744
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Bonus room
- Level: Third
- Area: 648 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X27
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Walk-in)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 392 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X28
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X6
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 896 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X28
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,744 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Shared Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 10,100 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 15121100050000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Major remodel year: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $365/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $960,000
- Annual tax amount: $26,400
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Sold | $1,731,000+1.8%$365/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12620744 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Contingent | $1,699,900$358/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12620744 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,699,900+126.7%$358/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12620744 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2007 | Sold | $750,000$158/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $96,000 |
| 2023 | $25,373 +28.9% | $96,000 +49.2% |
| 2022 | $19,678 +3.7% | $64,357 |
| 2021 | $18,979 +2% | $64,357 |
| 2020 | $18,613 -17.6% | $64,357 -15.5% |
| 2019 | $22,576 +5.6% | $76,152 |
| 2018 | $21,370 +0.3% | $76,152 |
| 2017 | $21,311 +6.9% | $76,152 +18.1% |
| 2016 | $19,942 +2% | $64,488 |
| 2015 | $19,551 +9.1% | $64,488 |
| 2014 | $17,925 +3.4% | $64,488 +0.6% |
| 2013 | $17,339 -7.7% | $64,083 -5.7% |
| 2012 | $18,781 +1.7% | $67,984 |
| 2011 | $18,473 +1% | $67,984 -7.9% |
| 2010 | $18,296 +6.2% | $73,793 |
| 2009 | $17,220 +0.7% | $73,793 -5% |
| 2008 | $17,103 +6.5% | $77,676 +18.4% |
| 2007 | $16,062 +6% | $65,589 |
| 2006 | $15,157 +132.6% | $65,589 |
| 2005 | $6,518 -34.2% | $65,589 +21.1% |
| 2004 | $9,899 +36.4% | $54,181 |
| 2003 | $7,257 +4.5% | $54,181 |
| 2002 | $6,946 -18.9% | $54,181 +41% |
| 2001 | $8,569 +1% | $38,439 |
| 2000 | $8,486 +1.8% | $38,439 |
| 1999 | $8,334 | $38,439 |
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Neighborhood: 60305
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: Roosevelt School
- High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- District: 90
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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