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  • $690,000

    235 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

    3beds
    2baths
    1,960sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1918
    7,832 Square Feet Lot
    $690,000 Zestimate®
    $352/sqft
    $3,854 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $690,000

    $635,000 - $745,000

    $3,854/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This neo-classic Chicago-style bungalow features stunning refinished floors and virgin birch cove, chair rail and base board molding throughout dining and family room areas. New or refurbished windows throughout. Commercial Viking stove, high-efficiency boiler installed in 2007. Exterior professionally painted in 2007, and new 5-foot perimeter wood fence added in 2006. Beautiful landscaping added in 2006, and yard features one of the oldest, largest, and healthiest oak trees in the area. Recently re-finished basement area (with full bath) that would be the perfect oasis for teens or in-laws. Large wooden swing set, and curved concrete patio area make for great outdoor fun for the family and friends. Neighborhood Description South River Forest is a fantastic place to raise a family. Filled with educated, affluent, but down-to-earth families, it provides a safe haven for kids to learn, grow and grow up. Less than 10 miles from the museums, restaurants, and activities (including Cubs, Sox, Bulls) of the internationally renowned city of Chicago, River Forest is a smaller, roomier, sister city to well-recognized neighbor Oak Park, "home" to Frank Lloyd Wright, Ernest Hemingway, and a slew of current actors, artists, authors and media types. The schools of River Forest rank in the top 5 in the state and local business districts, festivals, forest preserves and bike trails will keep a family busy.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,960 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 7,832 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1512309003

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1918

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: River Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $352/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $418,280

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/27/2008Sold$465,000-4.9%$237/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06876865 Report a problem
    5/6/2008Price change$489,000-1.2%$249/sqft
    Source: Visual Tour #06876865 Report a problem
    4/28/2008Price change$495,000+3.3%$253/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/30/2008Listed for sale$479,000+7.6%$244/sqft
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    11/21/2005Sold$445,000+33.2%$227/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/31/2001Sold$334,000$170/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $41,828 -8.5%
    2023$11,613 +19.6%$45,737 +36.6%
    2022$9,707 +3.5%$33,479
    2021$9,376 +1.6%$33,479
    2020$9,231 +3.2%$33,479 +3.9%
    2019$8,943 +5.7%$32,236
    2018$8,464 -6.9%$32,236 -6.3%
    2017$9,088 +23.1%$34,409 +35.2%
    2016$7,384 +2.4%$25,452
    2015$7,215 -0.8%$25,452 -8.1%
    2014$7,272 +1.2%$27,688 -1.5%
    2013$7,186 -5.6%$28,099 -3.2%
    2012$7,611 -9%$29,034 -8.9%
    2011$8,360 -12.8%$31,874 -20.6%
    2010$9,592 +9.3%$40,140
    2009$8,777 +13.1%$40,140 -5%
    2008$7,763 -0.4%$42,252 +12.7%
    2007$7,795 +8%$37,502
    2006$7,221 +8.5%$37,502
    2005$6,652 -5%$37,502 +22.4%
    2004$7,001 +4.7%$30,630
    2003$6,685 +4.1%$30,630
    2002$6,423 +48.8%$30,630 +54.7%
    2001$4,318 +1%$19,806
    2000$4,277 +12.9%$19,806
    1999$3,788 $19,806
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60305

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: LIncoln School - top 5 in Illinois
    • Middle: Roosevelt - River Forest
    • High: Oak Park-RIver Forest
    • District: District 90

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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