234 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
Cook County
Key Facts
Description
Beautiful and charming brick bungalow in highly sought-after River Forest features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus a versatile den and private study which is perfect for work-from-home or flex living. The partially finished full basement offers exceptional space for recreation, laundry, and storage. Step outside to a stunning brick patio surrounded by mature plantings and lush verdant greens. The expansive and beautifully landscaped backyard offers even more outdoor splendor with a large deck and a gorgeous ornamental pear tree. Countless updates throughout make this home the perfect blend charm, space, and modern touches. Act FAST! This one will not last!
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1921
Living Area
2,235 sq ft
Lot Dimensions
44 x 178
Garage Spaces
2.5
Parking Spaces
2.5
Ownership
Fee Simple
Days on Market
41
MLS® Listing#
12649501
Property Features
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Basement
Parking
Laundry
Construction
Roof
Community
Sewer
Rooms
- 11X7Main
- 9X11Basement
- 11X11Main
- 11X7Basement
- Bedroom 215X12Second
- Bedroom 312X23Second
- Bedroom 4
- Bonus Room10X19Basement
- Den9X17Main
- Dining Room11X13Main
- Family Room13X24Lower
- Kitchen12X11Main
- Laundry12X12Lower
- Living Room23X20Main
- Master Bedroom10X17Main
Schools
- Elementary:
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle:
- Roosevelt School
- High:
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- District:
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Financial Details
Annual Taxes
$12,875
Tax year 2023
Parcel Number
15123080160000
Directions
Corner of Franklin and Linden
Affordability Calculator
$158,000
Estimated monthly payment
$4,205/mo
Principal $632,000 · Est. interest $881,696 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in River Forest, IL
- $291,954
- Median Listing Price
- 36
- Median Days on Market
- 1,558
- Median Sq Ft
- $185
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 320
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 171% above the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 91% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in River Forest, IL.
Location
- 234 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
Points of Interest in River Forest, IL
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Nearby Schools
Sugar Beet Schoolhouse
School · 0.2 mi away
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · 0.3 mi away
River Forest School District 90
Elementary · 0.3 mi away
St Luke School
School · 0.3 mi away
Grant-White Elementary School
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
Forest Park School District 91
School · 0.5 mi away
Montessori Language Academy
Elementary · 0.5 mi away
Roosevelt Middle School
Secondary · 0.6 mi away
Garfield Elementary School
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
Proviso East High School
Secondary · 0.8 mi away
Emerson Elementary School
Elementary · 1.0 mi away
Oak Park Elementary School
Elementary · 1.0 mi away
Oak Park Christian Academy
School · 1.0 mi away
Field Stevenson Elementary School
Elementary · 1.1 mi away
Forest Park Middle School
Secondary · 1.1 mi away
Oak Park Elementary School District
Secondary · 1.1 mi away
St Bernardine Elementary School
Elementary · 1.1 mi away
First United Church of Oak Park
School · 1.1 mi away
St Edmund School
School · 1.2 mi away
The Children's School
Elementary · 1.2 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: @properties Christie's International Real Estate - 3126828500
Last Updated: 2026-05-15