$899,000
PENDING

17 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated payment $6,161/month

Total Views 3,339
6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,032 Sq Ft
$297 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Ideally located in the highly sought-after community of River Forest, this turnkey, fully renovated luxury bungalow offers 6 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms. Thoughtfully redesigned from top to bottom, the home showcases exceptional craftsmanship, high-end finishes, and contemporary style throughout. A welcoming front porch opens to a generous foyer, leading to a bright and spacious living room with an electric fireplace. Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout the main level, which flows seamlessly into a designer chef's kitchen featuring high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and premium countertops. The adjacent dining area and sun-drenched sunroom, with walkout to the brand-new deck, provide ideal spaces for entertaining and everyday living. A stylish powder room completes this level. Four bedrooms are located on the upper level, including a luxurious primary suite featuring a walk-in closet and spa-inspired ensuite bath boasting a freestanding soaking tub. Each bathroom has been thoughtfully designed with custom showers, bespoke vanities, premium finishes, and heated floors. The fully finished lower level is an entertainer's dream, complete with a bar, expansive recreation space, two bedrooms and an oversized laundry room. For added convenience, a second, stackable laundry is located on the upper level. Situated on a generous extra-wide lot, this property offers a spacious fenced backyard, a brand-new deck, and a new 2 car garage with an additional parking pad. The home features all-new mechanicals, including the water heater, roof, electrical, and plumbing systems. Unbeatable walkability and central access to the CTA Green and Blue Lines, Metra service, and nearby highways for easy commuting to downtown Chicago, O'Hare, and Midway. Just steps from Madison Street, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and an array of shops, parks, and delicious dining options. Walking distance to top-rated River Forest schools, including Lincoln Elementary and Roosevelt Middle School, both designated Exemplary by the state. Close proximity to the downtowns of River Forest, Oak Park, and Forest Park - truly at the center of it all!

Listing Agent

Bogdan Zietara

Hometown Real Estate Group LLC License #475173346 Listed on: 06/12/2026

Hometown Real Estate Group LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,663

Year Built

  • Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2025

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,032 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Fenced

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,663

Year Built

Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 3032
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Sun Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Fiber Cement
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 7425
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15662.79
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $15,056 $45,000 $7,982 $37,018
2024 $15,056 $55,000 $7,982 $47,018
2023 $3,562 $55,000 $7,982 $47,018
2022 $3,562 $11,032 $6,868 $4,164
2021 $3,431 $11,032 $6,868 $4,164
2020 $3,352 $11,032 $6,868 $4,164
2019 $4,320 $38,963 $6,311 $32,652
2018 $4,097 $38,963 $6,311 $32,652
2017 $4,011 $38,963 $6,311 $32,652
2016 $5,345 $43,082 $5,197 $37,885
2015 $5,516 $31,373 $5,197 $26,176
2014 $4,947 $31,373 $5,197 $26,176
2013 $4,937 $35,525 $5,197 $30,328
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/17/2026 06/17/26 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2026 06/12/26 For Sale $899,000 +106.7% $297 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $435,000 -3.3% $196 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Price Changed $449,900 0.0% $203 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $449,900 -- $203 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $435,000 Chicago Title Company
Deed $269,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $282,750 Credit Line Revolving
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12674828

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-321-009-0000

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