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706 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305
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4 beds
3 full, 2 partial
3,433 sqft
$406 / sqft
House
Property details
About 706 Franklin Ave
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!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Other, Zoned
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
Size3,433 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1912
ParkingGarage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
MLS #12372176
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Starter, Masonry
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings
- Fireplace: Gas Starter, Masonry
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: American 4-Sq., Traditional
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Other, Zoned
- Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
- List Price: $1,395,000
- Price/SqFt: $406
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $19,812
- Tax Year: 2022
- Lot: Corner Lot, Trees
- Directions: Two blocks north of Lake Street. Two blocks west of Lathrop.
- Year Built: 1912
- Living Area: 3,433 SqFt
- MLS Number: 12372176
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
- Office Phone: (630) 789-8280
- Listing Agent: Ralph VomBrack
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,775 | $19,812 |
| 2021 | $64,775 | $19,108 |
| 2020 | $64,775 | $18,740 |
| 2019 | $62,999 | $18,492 |
| 2018 | $62,999 | $17,504 |
| 2017 | $62,999 | $17,459 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
10
Lincoln Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.2 mi
•511 Park Ave
10
Willard Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.8 mi
•1250 Ashland Ave
8
Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•508 N Kenilworth Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $86,806. Residents of River Forest, IL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
14%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
19%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
39%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
9%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Sports
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Frequently asked questions
About 706 Franklin Ave
The listing price of 706 Franklin Ave property is $1,395,000.
The property 706 Franklin Ave is a house located in River Forest, Illinois, 60305.
Active Listing: 706 Franklin Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 706 Franklin Ave are: Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Willard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Roosevelt School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Brooks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Elm Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Proviso East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Oak Park & River Forest High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Proviso Math and Science Academy (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $19,812 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 706 Franklin Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 706 Franklin Ave is 3,433 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 706 Franklin Ave is 1912.
This home is located at 706 Franklin Ave in River Forest, IL and zip code 60305. This 3,433 square foot home was built in 1912. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,395,000.
In May 2025 more than 11 listings in River Forest, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 5 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 8 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in River Forest, IL increased by 3% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 28 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $605,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.