This beautiful vintage home is FULL of original woodwork and has been updated with an open-concept kitchen and HUGE primary suite!! The open front porch welcomes you and then you step into a charming foyer with a view of the beautiful staircase. The wood banding throughout the home is reminiscent of the Craftsman style, blended with Victorian touches in the high ceilings, pocket doors and stained glass. There is a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room and a beautiful beamed ceiling and charming built-in cabinet in the formal dining room. The kitchen has been modernized with a large island, granite counter tops and stainless appliances. The spacious family room is open to the kitchen and casual dining area. A set of French doors lead out to a deck and large backyard. The second floor features 5 bedrooms including a guest room with en suite bath and a large primary suite with en suite bath, double closets and 2nd floor laundry room. 2nd floor bathrooms feature heated floors. The basement has been fully water-proofed with drain tile and sump pump and is finished with a great family room space, workout space , storage and additional laundry room. The double-hung windows throughout have been replaced with Anderson windows and there is zoned central A/C. The walk-up attic has TONS of potential and could be finished into an additional family room, office or suite. This home features over 3600 sq.ft. of finished space! There is also a 2-car garage PLUS 2 additional parking spaces which are super convenient. This home is on a SUPER block--FANTASTIC location walkable to schools, parks, CTA and Metra Trains as well as shopping!
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$865,000
207 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
5beds
3,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
8,010 Square Feet Lot
$1,114,400 Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$5,663 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,114,400
$1.04M - $1.20M
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Original woodworkHigh ceilingsLarge backyardBeautiful beamed ceilingDouble-hung windows throughoutAnderson windowsLarge island
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Listed by:
Laura Maychruk 708-205-7044,
Laura Maychruk Real Estate
Bought with:
Claudine Cantu
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11912202
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Foyer, Sitting Room, Bedroom 5, Utility Room-Lower Level, Exercise Room, Family Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X22
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet, Breakfast Room, Granite Counters, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X4
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X22
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X6
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Oven
- Laundry: Upper Level, Multiple Locations, Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Screens, Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,320
- Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Assigned, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 8,010 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 X 178
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 15123090110000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $810,000
- Annual tax amount: $20,368
- Date on market: 11/13/2023
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2023 | Sold | $865,000+1.8%$270/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11912202 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2023 | Pending sale | $849,900$266/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11912202 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2023 | Contingent | $849,900$266/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11912202 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $849,900+11.5%$266/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11912202 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2022 | Sold | $762,500-1.6%$238/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11242805 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2022 | Pending sale | $775,000$242/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11242805 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2021 | Contingent | $775,000$242/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11242805 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2021 | Price change | $775,000-3.1%$242/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11127606 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2021 | Price change | $799,900+3.2%$250/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11103279 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $775,000$242/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $81,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $21,267 +4.4% | $80,999 +28.4% |
| 2022 | $20,368 +14.7% | $63,075 |
| 2021 | $17,751 +1.6% | $63,075 |
| 2020 | $17,470 +14.9% | $63,075 +14.4% |
| 2019 | $15,206 +5.7% | $55,155 |
| 2018 | $14,392 +0.1% | $55,155 |
| 2017 | $14,372 +6.2% | $55,155 +19% |
| 2016 | $13,530 +2.3% | $46,338 |
| 2015 | $13,223 +8.9% | $46,338 |
| 2014 | $12,139 -20.5% | $46,338 -20.9% |
| 2013 | $15,261 -5.1% | $58,595 |
| 2012 | $16,089 +8.8% | $58,595 |
| 2011 | $14,784 +5% | $58,595 -4.6% |
| 2010 | $14,074 +3.1% | $61,428 |
| 2009 | $13,653 +6.7% | $61,428 -5% |
| 2008 | $12,792 +16.8% | $64,663 +25% |
| 2007 | $10,950 +6.8% | $51,745 |
| 2006 | $10,251 +4.7% | $51,745 |
| 2005 | $9,792 +13% | $51,745 +29.8% |
| 2004 | $8,666 +4.4% | $39,857 |
| 2003 | $8,300 +4.1% | $39,857 |
| 2002 | $7,975 +15.5% | $39,857 +30.8% |
| 2001 | $6,905 +1% | $30,464 |
| 2000 | $6,837 +8.4% | $30,464 |
| 1999 | $6,309 | $30,464 |
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Neighborhood: 60305
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: Roosevelt School
- High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- 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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