1501 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS # 12616602)

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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!

DAYS ON MARKET 12 LAST UPDATED 4/27/2026
YEAR BUILT 1941 COMMUNITY River Forest
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY Cook
STATUS Conditional PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Elementary School Willard Elementary School
Jr. High School Roosevelt School
High School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
AREA River Forest
BASEMENT Full, Partially Finished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Stone
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Natural Gas
INTERIOR Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
LOT 0
LOT DESCRIPTION Corner Lot
LOT DIMENSIONS 74x180
PARKING Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
TAXES 24301.08
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