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17 Franklin Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305

3 beds
2 baths
2,218 sqft
$202 per sqft
– on site

Classic brick bungalow style home, already fully gutted, and ready for your ideas! Unique opportunity to create your dream home in highly sought-after south River Forest. Prime location convenient to award winning schools and walk to parks, trains, dining, music venues, shopping, and more! Home offers 2150 sq.ft of unfinished/raw space plus large yard and detached garage. Brand new copper water/sewer line. outstanding value, a chance to design the perfect home in location, that's also an exciting investment opportunity!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Compass as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 20, 2025 •

MLS# 12221511 —

The Building

Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Basement:

Full
Disability Access:

No
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Foyer, Breakfast Room, Attic, Utility Room-1st Floor
Rooms Total:

9

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2218

Location

Directions:

Madison.South to Franklin
Location:

90240

The Property

Parcel Number:

15123210090000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Size Dimensions:

7425
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

15056.45

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

None
Cooling:

None

Utilities

Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Schools

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School District:

90
Middle Or Junior School:

Roosevelt School
Middle Or Junior School District:

90
High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
High School District:

200

The Community

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$449,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,409
Taxes	$1,254
Insurance	$123
Utilities	N/A
Total	$3,786/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
3/14/25 Mar 14, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$449,900
11/8/24 Nov 8, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED
6/8/23 Jun 8, 2023	Listed / Active	MRED

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This house located in River Forest, IL 60305 is currently for sale for $449,900. 17 Franklin Avenue is a 2,218 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 12 days. This house is in the attendance area of Oak Park And River Forest High School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Roosevelt Middle School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Compass, and Maria Cullerton as distributed by MLS GRID.

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