$975,000

beds

baths

half bath

2,764

square ft

1318 Franklin Avenue

River Forest, Illinois 60305

Closed / MLS #12331290 / Single Family / River Forest

Listing information updated 7/31/2025 at 3:43pm

Extremely well maintained full brick Colonial on an oversize lot with gorgeous mature trees in north central River Forest. Steps away from Constitution Park, Willard Elementary and North Ave restaurants. Hardwood flooring and custom molding throughout; spacious Living Room features a gas log fireplace w/ remote, formal dining room looks out to the professionally landscaped backyard, family room addition with heated marble floors walks out to the yard, kitchen and sitting room round out this level. Second level boasts 4 beds; the primary en suite features another gas fireplace w/ remote and a massive office/bonus space. The other 3 beds share a hallway bath. There is a pull down attic staircase that allows for easy access to storage, or you can get creative with the floor plan and build a proper staircase for additional 3rd floor living space. The full basement boasts a spacious rec room w/3rd gas log fireplace w/ remote, dry bar and a sauna! There is ample storage and zoned mechanicals on the unfinished side. Additionally there is a Generac backup generator, full paver brick drive and a brick 2 car garage with potting/storage shed on the west side.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Brick Driveway,Side Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,764

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Sauna, Dry Bar, Built-in Features

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

17x13 - Main

Dining Room:

24x15 - Main

Kitchen:

19x7 - Main

Family Room:

17x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x8 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

Breakfast Room:

13x7 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

10x8 - Main Level

Foyer:

17x8 - Main Level

Office:

15x14 - Second Level

Recreation Rm:

22x13 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$23,373

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60305

City:

River Forest

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

90, 200

Elementary School:

Willard Elementary School

Middle School:

Roosevelt School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Brick Driveway,Side Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,764

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Sauna, Dry Bar, Built-in Features

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

17x13 - Main

Dining Room:

24x15 - Main

Kitchen:

19x7 - Main

Family Room:

17x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x8 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

Breakfast Room:

13x7 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

10x8 - Main Level

Foyer:

17x8 - Main Level

Office:

15x14 - Second Level

Recreation Rm:

22x13 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$23,373

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60305

City:

River Forest

County:

Cook

School District(s):

90, 200

Elementary School:

Willard Elementary School

Middle School:

Roosevelt School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 312.254.0200

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