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    • $273,000

    1543 Franklin Ave APT B, River Forest, IL 60305

    3beds
    1,461sqft
    Townhouse, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1958
    1,200 Square Feet Lot
    $281,900 Zestimate®
    $187/sqft
    $3,373 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $281,900

    $254,000 - $313,000

    $3,373/mo

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    What's special

    Full finished basementCenter islandLots of windowsFamily roomBright kitchenUtility roomGranite countertops
    Rare 3 bedroom townhome without a HOA! 2-story brick home with a new roof installed (2024). Move-in ready with cute details throughout. The 1st floor has hardwood flooring in the living/dining room & lots of windows! A bright kitchen is white 32" cabinets/center island w/cooktop/pantry/granite countertops/stainless steel appliances & built-in oven. All of the bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor including 15x15 primary bedroom with shared access to bathroom. The 2nd floor bathroom has dual vanity/new mirrors/stand-up shower & separate tub. Full, finished basement includes family room, possible 2nd kitchen, utility room, 1/2 bath and full-sized washer/dryer closet. 2 parking spaces come with the unit and both are right out your back door. Furnace (2016), AC (2010). Heating was converted with a prior owner from boiler to forced air.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Brent Wilk 312-968-2358,

    Wilk Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Andrew Gagliardo

    Compass

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12458426MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 225 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X15
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 130 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X10
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 100 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X10
    Bonus room
    • Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 90 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X09
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 130 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X10
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 160 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X10
    Kitchen
    • Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 100 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X10
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 252 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X14
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    Features
    • 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished,Full
    • Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 1,461 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    Lot
    • Size: 1,200 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 30x40
    Details
    • Parcel number: 15011050450000
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Property subtype: Townhouse, Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1958

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: River Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $187/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $299,940
    • Annual tax amount: $7,304
    • Date on market: 8/29/2025
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/19/2025Sold$273,000-7%$187/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12458426 Report a problem
    11/7/2025Contingent$293,500$201/sqft
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    11/1/2025Price change$293,500-2.1%$201/sqft
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    10/23/2025Listed for sale$299,900$205/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12458426 Report a problem
    9/9/2025Contingent$299,900$205/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12458426 Report a problem
    8/29/2025Listed for sale$299,900+59.9%$205/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12458426 Report a problem
    4/20/2016Sold$187,500-6.2%$128/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09121576 Report a problem
    2/18/2016Pending sale$199,900$137/sqft
    Source: Chase Real Estate LLC #09121576 Report a problem
    1/22/2016Listed for sale$199,900+101.5%$137/sqft
    Source: Chase Real Estate LLC #09121576 Report a problem
    11/9/2015Sold$99,199-26.6%$68/sqft
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    7/17/2015Pending sale$135,100$92/sqft
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    7/16/2015Listed for sale$135,100$92/sqft
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    6/29/2015Pending sale$135,100$92/sqft
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    6/24/2015Price change$135,100-13.4%$92/sqft
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    4/9/2015Pending sale$155,920$107/sqft
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    4/8/2015Listed for sale$155,920$107/sqft
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    2/27/2015Listing removed$155,920$107/sqft
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    1/13/2015Listed for sale$155,920-20%$107/sqft
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    11/26/2014Listing removed$194,900$133/sqft
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    11/19/2014Pending sale$194,900$133/sqft
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    11/1/2014Listed for sale$194,900$133/sqft
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    10/28/2014Pending sale$194,900$133/sqft
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    9/16/2014Listed for sale$194,900$133/sqft
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    5/31/2014Pending sale$194,900$133/sqft
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    5/14/2014Listed for sale$194,900$133/sqft
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    4/16/2014Pending sale$194,900-24.2%$133/sqft
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    8/4/2008Sold$257,000+33.2%$176/sqft
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    1/28/2003Sold$193,000+43%$132/sqft
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    6/4/1997Sold$135,000$92/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$7,603 +4.1%$29,994
    2023$7,304 +34.9%$29,994 +48.6%
    2022$5,413 +3.3%$20,183
    2021$5,241 +1%$20,183
    2020$5,190 +7.9%$20,183 +6.7%
    2019$4,808 +5.7%$18,918
    2018$4,550 0%$18,918
    2017$4,551 -19.7%$18,918 +7.4%
    2016$5,665 +1.8%$17,609
    2015$5,565 +9.2%$17,609
    2014$5,098 -0.3%$17,609 -2.8%
    2013$5,113 -1.6%$18,121
    2012$5,197 +2.4%$18,121
    2011$5,075 -15.7%$18,121 -23.5%
    2010$6,019 +0%$23,678
    2009$6,018 +1.1%$23,678 -5%
    2008$5,951 +4.4%$24,925 -1.2%
    2007$5,698 +8%$25,236
    2006$5,278 +13.2%$25,236
    2005$4,663 -2.7%$25,236 +10.1%
    2004$4,793 +4.2%$22,913
    2003$4,602 +4.1%$22,913
    2002$4,422 +38.6%$22,913 +51.1%
    2001$3,190 +0.9%$15,161
    2000$3,161 -0.1%$15,161
    1999$3,165 $15,161
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    Neighborhood: 60305

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    • District: 90

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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