1501 Franklin AVE River Forest, IL 60305 Open Sun 12PM-2PM

UPDATED: 04/26/2026 09:12 AM ON MARKET: 2 days on market

$1,449,900

4 Beds4 Baths3,032 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,032 sqft

Price per Sqft $478

MLS Listing ID 12616602

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 2

Year Built 1941

Annual Tax Amount $24,301

Tax Year 2024

Lot Dimensions 74x180

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

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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