Highest and best offers due by Monday 6/23/25 5pm. Over 100 year old beauty on the market for the first time in over 40 years! This Four Square style stucco home boasts an expansive 100 x 201 foot corner lot with many mature trees including one of River Forest's largest elm trees. The wraparound front porch welcomes you featuring custom interlocking screens for warm summer nights. Decorative vintage tile floor in the foyer and loads of beautiful quarter sawn oak woodwork, hardwood floors, and plaster walls throughout. The expansive living room features a gas fireplace, and built-in bookcases as well as a boxed beam ceiling that extends into the formal dining room that boasts a south view of the side yard from the picture window flanked by leaded glass windows and opens to the huge family room with two more picture windows and four Andersen casement windows with a west view of the backyard, a second wood burning fireplace with gas conversion, and many more built-ins. Eat in, oak cabinet kitchen complete with Corian counters, Sub Zero refrigerator with matching panel, Bosch dishwasher, Samsung microwave, GE Profile cooktop and oven, as well as a lovely window box over the sink. The main level also includes a first floor office, half bathroom, front and rear coat closets. The second floor features three bedrooms including the large master suite with plenty of light, seating/dressing area, two closets, and the ceramic tiled master bath with access to the hallway as well. The second bedroom is another potential suite with a tandem room and access to the Jack and Jill bathroom, with a ceramic tiled shower, and leads into the third bedroom. The third floor features the fourth bedroom, a generous rec/entertainment area, and the third full bathroom with whirlpool tub making it a perfect teen getaway or guest area. The basement rec room is a perfect gaming/exercise area which can accommodate a full size pool table and has a built-in yoga rope wall installation. There's another half bathroom as well as the laundry area, with laundry chute from the second floor hallway, and workshop with cork panels, also tons of storage space. This home features zoned heating with three separate systems located in the basement. Quiet and efficient cast iron baseboard and radiator hot water heating for the first, second, and third floors except for the family room and kitchen which has its own GFA furnace. The third floor has its own boiler. Central air throughout in addition to separate a/c for family room and kitchen. There's a rear exterior access door from the basement leading to the park like yard which includes a Hunter WiFi enabled 17 zone sprinkler system for the professionally landscaped lot and parkways, Chicago paver brick patio, and 2 1/2 car garage. Located two blocks from Lincoln elementary and two blocks from Roosevelt junior high in a fantastic location close to everything River Forest has to offer. Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautiful house your home!
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$1,565,000
706 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
4beds
3,433sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
0.46 Acres Lot
$1,778,900 Zestimate®
$456/sqft
$6,332 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,778,900
$1.58M - $2.03M
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Gas fireplaceProfessionally landscaped lotVintage tile floorMature treesMaster suiteZoned heatingOak cabinet kitchen
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Listed by:
Ralph VomBrack 708-267-3558,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Juany Honeycutt
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12372176
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Foyer, Office, Tandem Room, Play Room, Workshop, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Parquet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 476 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet, Pantry), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X15
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Play room
- Level: Third
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X18
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 756 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X27
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X10
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Chute, Sink
Features
- Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Masonry, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,433 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 X 201
- Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional parcels included: 15121030270000
- Parcel number: 15121030260000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Plaster
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $456/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $971,320
- Annual tax amount: $29,260
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $1,565,000+12.2%$456/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12372176 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$406/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12372176 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000$406/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12372176 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $97,132 |
| 2023 | $25,683 +29.6% | $97,132 +50% |
| 2022 | $19,813 +3.7% | $64,775 |
| 2021 | $19,109 +2% | $64,775 |
| 2020 | $18,741 +1.3% | $64,775 +2.8% |
| 2019 | $18,493 +5.6% | $62,999 |
| 2018 | $17,505 +0.3% | $62,999 |
| 2017 | $17,460 -15.9% | $62,999 -6% |
| 2016 | $20,768 +2% | $67,055 |
| 2015 | $20,362 +9.1% | $67,055 |
| 2014 | $18,668 -8.4% | $67,055 -10.4% |
| 2013 | $20,383 -1.8% | $74,868 |
| 2012 | $20,756 +5.2% | $74,868 |
| 2011 | $19,736 +0.3% | $74,868 -10.3% |
| 2010 | $19,668 +18.8% | $83,433 +14.6% |
| 2009 | $16,549 +5.7% | $72,824 -5% |
| 2008 | $15,656 +13.8% | $76,656 +23.7% |
| 2007 | $13,753 +8% | $61,960 |
| 2006 | $12,740 +5.8% | $61,960 |
| 2005 | $12,044 +4.1% | $61,960 +17.9% |
| 2004 | $11,569 +4.5% | $52,558 |
| 2003 | $11,072 +4.1% | $52,558 |
| 2002 | $10,638 +27.1% | $52,558 +44% |
| 2001 | $8,370 +1% | $36,497 |
| 2000 | $8,286 +0.3% | $36,497 |
| 1999 | $8,264 | $36,497 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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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