706 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
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OFF MARKET

706 Franklin Ave
River Forest, IL 60305

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,433 sqft (on 0.46 acres)

$1,778,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,214/mo*
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$1,778,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,214/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,433 sqft
(on 0.46 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1912
Lot Size
0.46 acres
Living Area
3,433 sqft
Price/Sqft
$518
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Highest and best offers due by Monday 6/23/25 5pm. Over 100 year old beauty on the market for the first time in over 40 years! This Four Square style stucco home boasts an expansive 100 x 201 foot corner lot with many mature trees including one of River Forest's largest elm trees. The wraparound front porch welcomes you featuring custom interlocking screens for warm summer nights. Decorative vintage tile floor in the foyer and loads of beautiful quarter sawn oak woodwork, hardwood floors, and plaster walls throughout. The expansive living room features a gas fireplace, and built-in bookcases as well as a boxed beam ceiling that extends into the formal dining room that boasts a south view of the side yard from the picture window flanked by leaded glass windows and opens to the huge family room with two more picture windows and four Andersen casement windows with a west view of the backyard, a second wood burning fireplace with gas conversion, and many more built-ins. Eat in, oak cabinet kitchen complete with Corian counters, Sub Zero refrigerator with matching panel, Bosch dishwasher, Samsung microwave, GE Profile cooktop and oven, as well as a lovely window box over the sink. The main level also includes a first floor office, half bathroom, front and rear coat closets. The second floor features three bedrooms including the large master suite with plenty of light, seating/dressing area, two closets, and the ceramic tiled master bath with access to the hallway as well. The second bedroom is another potential suite with a tandem room and access to the Jack and Jill bathroom, with a ceramic tiled shower, and leads into the third bedroom. The third floor features the fourth bedroom, a generous rec/entertainment area, and the third full bathroom with whirlpool tub making it a perfect teen getaway or guest area. The basement rec room is a perfect gaming/exercise area which can accommodate a full size pool table and has a built-in yoga rope wall installation. There's another half bathroom as well as the laundry area, with laundry chute from the second floor hallway, and workshop with cork panels, also tons of storage space. This home features zoned heating with three separate systems located in the basement. Quiet and efficient cast iron baseboard and radiator hot water heating for the first, second, and third floors except for the family room and kitchen which has its own GFA furnace. The third floor has its own boiler. Central air throughout in addition to separate a/c for family room and kitchen. There's a rear exterior access door from the basement leading to the park like yard which includes a Hunter WiFi enabled 17 zone sprinkler system for the professionally landscaped lot and parkways, Chicago paver brick patio, and 2 1/2 car garage. Located two blocks from Lincoln elementary and two blocks from Roosevelt junior high in a fantastic location close to everything River Forest has to offer. Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautiful house your home!
706 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,433 sqft single-family home built in 1912. It last sold for $1,565,000 on Jul 11, 2025 (12% above the $1,395,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,778,500, with a rent estimate of $5,703/month.

Home Details for 706 Franklin Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,FullNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Play Room, Recreation Room, Storage, Tandem Room, Work Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3433 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, OvenDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Laundry Chute,SinkMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced Air,Steam,Baseboard,Sep Heating Systems - 2+,Indv Controls,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Small Duct High Velocity,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Gas Starter, Masonry, Family Room, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses, 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood, Carpet
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Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Patio, Screened
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: American 4-Sq.,Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, PlasterNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 15121030260000Additional Parcels Description: 15121030270000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,395,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jun 24 2025Possession Timing: Negotiable

Location

Direction & Address
City: River Forest
School Information
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 90Jr High / Middle School: Roosevelt SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 90High School: Oak Park & River Forest High SchHigh School District: 200

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Honeycutt Group

Community

Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.46 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12372176Activation Date: Wed Jun 18 2025

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Ralph VomBrack, (708) 267-3558
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Juany Honeycutt, (773) 968-6625, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12372176

Price History for 706 Franklin Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/11/2025$1,565,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12372176
06/24/2025$1,395,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12372176
06/18/2025$1,395,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12372176

Market trends in River Forest

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$25,972
Assessment$971,320
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 706 Franklin Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
739 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
08/12/25
4
3.5
3,300
1030 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$1,685,000
07/21/26
4
3
3,916
542 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,585,000
07/27/26
5
3.5
2,204
710 William St, River Forest, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,515,000
04/14/26
4
3.5
3,264
534 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,223,000
02/18/26
5
4
3,877
547 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,900,000
12/23/25
5
4.5
5,000
838 William St, River Forest, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$1,865,000
12/08/25
5
3.5
5,100
823 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,865,000
05/13/26
6
5.5
5,551
755 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$900,000
09/17/25
3
2
2,183

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What Locals Say about River Forest

At least 104 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say kids play outside

  • 82 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 64 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say there are community events

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

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    "Better schools than most of the state Suburban vibe without the pretence. My kids grew up here, I would do it again"
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    "Close to city, great schools, great community and love being in between midway and ohare. It’s very walkable to libes, green line, metra and several grocery stores. We have lived here for 5 years now and used to live in city. Doesn’t feel like a ‘burb’."
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    "This has been my home since 2001. In my opinion you cannot beat the combination of walkability, access to downtown, schools, parks, neighbors....it's a special place."
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    "We have great access to public transportation and my commute to downtown is 20-40, depending on traffic."
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    "I’ve lived in RF for 7.5 years. Never want to leave! It’s a true community and it’s beautiful. Proximity to Oak Park and the city are key. "
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    "Proximity to the city, excellent schools, great neighbors, beautiful architecture, family friendly activities "
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