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617 Franklin Avenue

River Forest IL 60305

5
5
2
4744 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $1,731,000
Maria CullertonMaria Cullerton, last sold this property on 19 May 2026 after 31 days on market.

Overview

A showstopping 'forever home' with high quality, thoughtfully designed updates on all 4 levels! Fully updated starting with 2008 gut renovation including open floor-plan kitchen with large island, dining space, walk-in pantry, and high end appliances. Whole house plumbing, 250 amp electrical service, new high end windows throughout, restored woodwork/carpentry, and restored art glass windows. 1st floor features large foyer with dramatic staircase, double parlor living room, jumbo-sized formal dining room, huge open kitchen/family room, and 1st floor mudroom. Restored pocket doors create flexible space for privacy or an open plan ideal for entertaining! Second floor boasts high ceilings, 4 large bedrooms, second floor laundry room, 2 updated full bathrooms including primary en-suite with 2 closets, one walk-in, and all closets with custom storage systems. 2015 totally renovated 3rd floor has massive open space with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, large and lovely new windows and skylights, 5th bedroom, new full bathroom with steam shower, and added new zone of HVAC. Finished full basement offers workout space, rec room, 2nd mudroom, 4th updated full bathroom. 2008 new drain tile system plus two sump pumps. 2020 and 2021 new HVACs. Stunning outdoor spaces include completely restored gracious front porch, 2 car garage with additional loft storage built 2008, two layered back deck, 2019 bluestone patio with gas fire-pit, professional landscaping, new 2022 luxurious and durable Hardie board exterior siding, and October 2025 new roof. Exceptionally stylish, highest level finishes top to bottom, contemporary convenience alongside classic beauty, move-in ready, spacious rooms on all 4 levels, hyper sought after location, extremely walkable to award winning schools, parks, library, transportation, shopping, and more!

Features

5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
4744 sq. ft. floor area
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom single-family properties sold in River Forest over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 617 Franklin Avenue is $1.54m.

Median value
$1.54m
Estimated value range
$870k - $2.85m
Median days on market
13
Estimated value trend
2%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in River Forest. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 617 Franklin Avenue

2026
Sold
$1,731,000
19 May 2026 by Maria Cullerton, of Compass

Happy sellers in River Forest

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Local market activity for 5 bedroom single-family properties in River Forest

In the last 12 months, 20 five-bedroom single-family properties similar to 617 Franklin Avenue, have been sold.

This represents a 5% decrease in five-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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Joel Zielke

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Jolyn Crawford

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  •   4.8   (11 reviews)
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