343 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS # 12675289)

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Nestled in the heart of prestigious River Forest, this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated traditional style home blends historical charm with modern upgrades. Features includes: Lush and beautifully landscaped front and back yards, a welcoming front porch, a charming living room with gas fireplace, a separate dining room & den. The 2012 addition brings an expanded Chef's kitchen with a centerpiece-quartz-topped island, abundant custom cabinetry, and updated appliances offering both quality and functionality. The walk-in pantry, newer full bath, heated floors, separate laundry room with side-by-side Whirlpool Washer & Dryer and charming screened in back porch with a bar-b-que balcony with a natural gas hook-up complete the addition. The second level of the home features 4 bedrooms with the primary bedroom offering a walk-in closet. Spacious, unfinished attic with pull down stairs provides great storage. Clean and bright unfinished basement level offers easy access to all mechanicals with additional rooms for storage, play, or hobbies. The heated exterior stairs to the basement provide convenient all-season access. Plus, a 2.5 car garage with additional parking pad! Located just blocks from two elementary schools, Keystone Park, the Green Line, the Blue Line, and the Metra. Pride of ownership is on full display as this home has been lovingly maintained."

DAYS ON MARKET 0 LAST UPDATED 6/18/2026
YEAR BUILT 1892 COMMUNITY River Forest
GARAGE SPACES 2.5 COUNTY Cook
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

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


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
AREA River Forest
BASEMENT Exterior Entry, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Frame
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant, Radiant Floor
INTERIOR Pantry
LOT 0
LOT DIMENSIONS 45x178
PARKING Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE English
TAXES 16551
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