$860,000

beds

baths

2,167

square ft

343 Franklin Avenue

River Forest, Illinois 60305

Closed / MLS #12675289 / Single Family / River Forest

Listing information updated 7/31/2026 at 11:03am

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."

Full Features

Architecture Style:

English

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Gas

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Radiator(s), Radiant Floor

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Alley,Garage

Parking Spaces:

3.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,167

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

16x15 - Main

Dining Room:

12x14 - Main

Kitchen:

17x15 - Main

Family Room:

11x14 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

12x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

9x14 - Second

4th Bedroom:

9x15 - Second

Play Room:

16x18 - Basement Level

Pantry:

5x5 - Main Level

Screened Porch:

14x11 - Main Level

Deck:

4x4 - Main Level

Laundry:

10x11 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$16,551

Tax Year:

2024

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:

English

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Gas

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Radiator(s), Radiant Floor

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Alley,Garage

Parking Spaces:

3.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,167

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

16x15 - Main

Dining Room:

12x14 - Main

Kitchen:

17x15 - Main

Family Room:

11x14 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

12x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

9x14 - Second

4th Bedroom:

9x15 - Second

Play Room:

16x18 - Basement Level

Pantry:

5x5 - Main Level

Screened Porch:

14x11 - Main Level

Deck:

4x4 - Main Level

Laundry:

10x11 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$16,551

Tax Year:

2024

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: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listing Office Phone: 312.944.8900

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