$865,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,200

square ft

207 Franklin Avenue

River Forest, Illinois 60305

Closed / MLS #11912202 / Single Family / River Forest

Listing information updated 12/22/2023 at 6:03am

This beautiful vintage home is FULL of original woodwork and has been updated with an open-concept kitchen and HUGE primary suite!! The open front porch welcomes you and then you step into a charming foyer with a view of the beautiful staircase. The wood banding throughout the home is reminiscent of the Craftsman style, blended with Victorian touches in the high ceilings, pocket doors and stained glass. There is a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room and a beautiful beamed ceiling and charming built-in cabinet in the formal dining room. The kitchen has been modernized with a large island, granite counter tops and stainless appliances. The spacious family room is open to the kitchen and casual dining area. A set of French doors lead out to a deck and large backyard. The second floor features 5 bedrooms including a guest room with en suite bath and a large primary suite with en suite bath, double closets and 2nd floor laundry room. 2nd floor bathrooms feature heated floors. The basement has been fully water-proofed with drain tile and sump pump and is finished with a great family room space, workout space , storage and additional laundry room. The double-hung windows throughout have been replaced with Anderson windows and there is zoned central A/C. The walk-up attic has TONS of potential and could be finished into an additional family room, office or suite. This home features over 3600 sq.ft. of finished space! There is also a 2-car garage PLUS 2 additional parking spaces which are super convenient. This home is on a SUPER block--FANTASTIC location walkable to schools, parks, CTA and Metra Trains as well as shopping!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Wall Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage,Space/s - Assigned

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,200

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1839

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows

External Features:

Deck, Storms/Screens

Room Information

Living Room:

12x22 - Main

Dining Room:

11x15 - Main

Kitchen:

11x14 - Main

Family Room:

13x22 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

17x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x9 - Second

4th Bedroom:

8x10 - Second

Breakfast Room:

14x17 - Main Level

Foyer:

12x11 - Second Level

Sitting Room:

11x6 - Second Level

Bedroom 5:

8x12 - Second Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

11x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$20,368

Tax Year:

2022

Location

Zip Code:

60305

City:

River Forest

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

90, 200

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School

Middle School:

Roosevelt School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Wall Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage,Space/s - Assigned

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,200

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1839

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows

External Features:

Deck, Storms/Screens

Living Room:

12x22 - Main

Dining Room:

11x15 - Main

Kitchen:

11x14 - Main

Family Room:

13x22 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

17x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x9 - Second

4th Bedroom:

8x10 - Second

Breakfast Room:

14x17 - Main Level

Foyer:

12x11 - Second Level

Sitting Room:

11x6 - Second Level

Bedroom 5:

8x12 - Second Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

11x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$20,368

Tax Year:

2022

Zip Code:

60305

City:

River Forest

County:

Cook

School District(s):

90, 200

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School

Middle School:

Roosevelt School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Listing Office: Laura Maychruk Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 708.205.7044

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