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$ 860,000

$ 849,000 1.3%

Est. payment -/mo

Sold on 07/31/2026

343 Franklin AVE River Forest, IL 60305

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,167 SqFt

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Sold Price $860,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,167 sqft

Price per Sqft $396

MLS Listing ID 12675289

Sold Date 07/31/26

Style English

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1892

Annual Tax Amount $16,551

Tax Year 2024

Lot Dimensions 45x178

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

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."

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area River Forest

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full

Interior

Interior Features 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room

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

Cooling Central Air, Gas

Flooring Hardwood, Carpet, Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas Log

Equipment CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn

Fireplace Y

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

Laundry Main Level

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.5

Community Features Sidewalks, Street Paved

Building

Building Description Frame, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Frame

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Lincoln Elementary School

Middle Schools Roosevelt School

High Schools Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

School District 90 , 90, 200

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

Listed by Nancy Yockel of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with Zachary Knebel of @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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343 Franklin AVE River Forest, IL 60305

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