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.
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$975,000
1318 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
4beds
2,764sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$975,200 Zestimate®
$353/sqft
$5,202 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 31, 2025 at 01:22pm
Listing courtesy of:
Brian Behan 312-480-1244,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Leigh Marcus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12331290

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bar entertainment
- Level: Basement
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X6
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Breakfast Room), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 133 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X7
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X16
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Sauna, Dry Bar, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,764
- Total interior livable area: 2,764 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 9,000 sqft
- Dimensions: 50X180
Details
- Additional parcels included: 15011110480000
- Parcel number: 15011110380000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park
Location
- Region: River Forest
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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