617 Franklin AVE, River Forest, IL 60305
$1,731,000
$1,699,900 1.8%
Est. payment /mo
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,744 SqFt
Sold on 05/19/2026

617 Franklin AVE River Forest, IL 60305

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Sharie Jackson
Sharie Jackson

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Sold Price $1,731,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,744 sqft

Price per Sqft $364

MLS Listing ID 12620744

Sold Date 05/19/26

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

Annual Tax Amount $26,400

Tax Year 2024

Lot Dimensions 10100

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

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!

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area River Forest

Rooms

Basement Finished, Full

Interior

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Fireplace N

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks

Building

Building Description Other, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Level or Stories 3 Stories

Structure Type Other

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Lincoln Elementary School

Middle Schools Roosevelt School

High Schools Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

School District 90 , 90, 200

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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Listed by Maria Cullerton of  Compass 
Bought with Nicole Thomas of @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Sharie Jackson

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+1(708) 231-8901

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