1501 Franklin Avenue River Forest, IL $ 1,449,900
1501 Franklin Avenue
$ 1,449,900
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1501 Franklin Avenue

River Forest, IL, 60305
$ 1,449,900
Bedrooms4 Baths3.2 Sq 3,032

Monthly Estimate*

$ 8,927

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Single Family Home for sale in River Forest, IL

for $1,449,900 with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, 2 half baths. This 3,032 square foot home was built in 1941.

Beautiful Colonial in North Central RF - Full Lannon Stone w/ Ludowici red clay tile roof set on an oversized 74' wide corner lot w/mature landscaping. Incredibly well maintained and updated throughout; Marvin Windows (2018), recent full tuck-pointing with new lintels to boot. This southern facing home is drenched in natural light. Main level floor plan has excellent flow: Formal Living Room w/ WBFP, formal Dining Room open to Mark Menna Designs Kitchen (2019) featuring Thermador appliances and a Wolf speed oven with breakfast area that walks out to a north facing deck in warmer temps. A fully heated sunroom w/gas log fireplace sits on the N/W corner and another sun room sits at the S/E corner. Second level features 4 beds, 3 full baths. Newly remodeled Primary Suite boasts 2 closets along w/a full wall wardrobe and additional built-ins. The Primary Bath was fully remodeled by Tim Grams of Grams Construction in 2022 and has a heated floor. Lower Level Rec room also features a gas log fireplace, wet bar w/beverage cooler and ample storage. There is a 1/2 bath, gym area, office area, tool and utility room along w/ basement egress. Mature landscaped yard and patios offer multiple serene seating and dining areas on the north side as well as east side of the property. Side yard has two large separate seating areas, one under a pergola. Second patio and deck in the backyard. Professionally landscaped with massive hydrangeas, native plants/grasses, and arborvitae. Super walkable location; access to Willard Elementary, Constitution Park, North Ave restaurants and more!

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Open House

4/26/2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1501 Franklin Avenue River Forest, IL
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm

Single Family Active

Price

$ 1,449,900

Bedrooms

4

Full Bath

3

Half Bath

2

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 24,301

Style

Year Built

1941

Town/City

River Forest

County/Region

Cook

MLS | Web ID

12616602

Features
General
Living Area 3032
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Appliances Range Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer Disposal
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Stone
Year Built 1941
Township River Forest
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Sidewalks Street Lights
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Total Rooms 12
Full Baths 3
Status New
Directions North Ave west to Franklin Ave South to property
High School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
City River Forest
High School District 200
MLS Area River Forest
Elementary School Willard Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 24301.08
Middle/Junior High School Roosevelt School
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 90
Elementary School District 90
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Interior
Interior Amenities Wet Bar Walk-In Closet(s)
Basement Partially Finished Full
Flooring Hardwood
Total Fireplaces 3
Fireplace Features Gas Log Gas Starter
Half Baths 2
Laundry Features Main Level Laundry Closet
Total Bedrooms 4
Room Type Breakfast Room Office Recreation Room Mud Room Sun Room Exercise Room
Total Baths 5
Bedrooms Possible 4
Bathroom Steam Shower
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Exterior
Parking Features Asphalt Garage Door Opener Yes Garage Owned Detached Garage
Lot Features Corner Lot Mature Trees
Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2
Foundation Details Block
Lot Dimensions 74x180
Waterfront Y/N N
Other Equipment CO Detectors
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* Excluded Features
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@Properties Christie's International Real Estate

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bb@atproperties.com

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Nearby
565581 Elementary School
566134 Middle School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
4/24/2026$1,449,900 Listed Price

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1501 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305 is a Single Family Home for sale at $1,449,900 with 3,032 sqft. 1501 Franklin Avenue has 4 bedrooms, 3.2 baths, and was built in 1941. The property's zip code is 60305 which is in River Forest, IL