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Detached Single · River Forest, IL
$849,000
4 beds · 2 baths · 2,167 sqft
343 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305
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What’s special

Central air2.5-car garageIn-unit laundry
Nestled in the heart of prestigious River Forest, this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated traditional style home blends historical charm with modern upgrades. Features includes: Lush and beautifully landscaped front and back yards, a welcoming front porch, a charming living room with gas fireplace, a separate dining room & den. The 2012 addition brings an expanded Chef's kitchen with a centerpiece-quartz-topped island, abundant custom cabinetry, and updated appliances offering both quality and functionality. The walk-in pantry, newer full bath, heated floors, separate laundry room with side-by-side Whirlpool Washer & Dryer and charming screened in back porch with a bar-b-que balcony with a natural gas hook-up complete the addition. The second level of the home features 4 bedrooms with the primary bedroom offering a walk-in closet. Spacious, unfinished attic with pull down stairs provides great storage. Clean and bright unfinished basement level offers easy access to all mechanicals with additional rooms for storage, play, or hobbies. The heated exterior stairs to the basement provide convenient all-season access. Plus, a 2.5 car garage with additional parking pad! Located just blocks from two elementary schools, Keystone Park, the Green Line, the Blue Line, and the Metra. Pride of ownership is on full display as this home has been lovingly maintained."
— the listing agent’s description

The home

4 beds
2 baths
2,167 sqft
Built in 1892
Lot 45x178
2.5-car garage
Detached Single
English

What it’ll cost

$392 / sqft
$16,551 taxes / yr
No HOA
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Estimated monthly payment

$6,141/mo
Principal & interest$4,514
Property taxes$1,379
Homeowners insurance$248
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Price history
Listed for sale
Jun 18, 2026
$849,000
Property taxes
2025
Annual tax bill (MLS)
$16,551/yr
Assessed value
2026
County assessor
$42,000~$420,000 mkt
2025
$34,728~$347,280 mkt
2024
$41,000~$410,000 mkt
2023
$41,000~$410,000 mkt
2022
$31,348~$313,480 mkt
2021
$33,554~$335,540 mkt
2020
$33,554~$335,540 mkt
2019
$33,830~$338,300 mkt
Assessed value from the Cook County Assessor (open records). Estimated market ≈ assessed × 10 for residential; not an appraisal — verify with the assessor.

Features

Central AirGasNatural GasElectricForced AirBaseboardRadiantRadiator(s)Radiant Floor

Schools

Elementary — Lincoln Elementary School
Middle — Roosevelt School
High — Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
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Neighborhood
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MLS listing dataMRED
Listed by Nancy Yockel · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing last updated Jun 18, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Jun 18, 2026, 8:33 PM CT
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Jun 18, 2026, 8:33 PM CT. Listing data © MRED LLC, distributed by MLS GRID — deemed reliable but not guaranteed; independently verify. Anything shown below this point is not MLS listing data.
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