1501 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 - Photo 1

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$1,500,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
3 Full Baths
2 Partial Baths
3,032 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 13 days ago

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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!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1501 Franklin Ave

General

Sold For: $1,500,000
Taxes: $24,301 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12616602
Added to Site: 74 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Other, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 2
Basement Baths: Yes
Bathroom Features: Steam Shower

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: River Forest
County: Cook
Driving Directions: North Ave west to Franklin Ave, South to property

School Information

School District: 90
Midd School District: 90
Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
Middle School: Roosevelt School
High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Private School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Construction: Stone
Exterior Const.: Stone
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
Foundation: Block
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 3,032
Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
Year Built: 1941
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 74 x 180
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1941
Tax Amount: $24,301.08
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 15011050150000

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Schools

Schools serving 1501 Franklin Ave

School Districts:River Forest School District 90, Oak Park and River Forest District 200

Name	Grades	Distance
Willard Elementary School, River Forest, IL 1250 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305	PK-4	0.3 mi
Roosevelt School 7560 Oak Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305	5-8	1 mi
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302	9-12	1.9 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1501 Franklin Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/24/2026

Sold

$1,500,000

3.46%

MLS

4/24/2026

Listed

$1,449,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1501 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12616602) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,500,000 on June 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 1501 Franklin Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in River Forest? You can browse all River Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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