Opportunity awaits at this 3 bed, 1.1 bathroom home that has remained in the same family for 60+ years. Plenty of potential with full second floor attic, prime for primary suite or kids playroom. High and dry basement provides additional living space once finished. 2 car garage in back with driveway plus alley access. Ideal location in town - blocks away from award-winning schools, parks, public transportation. Turn your vision into a reality with 311 Franklin! Property sold as-is.
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$460,000
311 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
3beds
1,414sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
8,010 Square Feet Lot
$676,100 Zestimate®
$325/sqft
$3,285 Estimated rent
Home value
$676,100
$568,000 - $805,000
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Driveway plus alley accessAdditional living spaceHigh and dry basement
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Listed by:
Zachary Knebel, ABR,e-PRO,SFR,SRS 773-290-9293,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Camille Hoover 708-207-1214,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Zachary Knebel, ABR,e-PRO,SFR,SRS
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12275053
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 1344 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X48
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X19
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), None
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,414 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,010 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45X178
Details
- Parcel number: 15123040110000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $325/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $490,000
- Annual tax amount: $13,413
- Date on market: 1/29/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2025 | Sold | $460,000+8.2%$325/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12275053 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2025 | Contingent | $425,000$301/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12275053 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000$301/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12275053 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $49,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $11,780 +406.5% | $48,999 +22.5% |
| 2022 | $2,326 +6.6% | $40,012 |
| 2021 | $2,181 +9.9% | $40,012 |
| 2020 | $1,985 -11.5% | $40,012 -1% |
| 2019 | $2,242 +5.4% | $40,398 |
| 2018 | $2,126 +2.1% | $40,398 |
| 2017 | $2,081 -33% | $40,398 +32.4% |
| 2016 | $3,105 -3.1% | $30,519 |
| 2015 | $3,204 +11.5% | $30,519 |
| 2014 | $2,874 +0.2% | $30,519 -22.2% |
| 2013 | $2,868 +3.7% | $39,251 |
| 2012 | $2,766 +1% | $39,251 |
| 2011 | $2,739 +22.4% | $39,251 -9.9% |
| 2010 | $2,238 +2.1% | $43,572 |
| 2009 | $2,191 -7.5% | $43,572 -5% |
| 2008 | $2,369 -10% | $45,865 +9% |
| 2007 | $2,631 +0.9% | $42,097 |
| 2006 | $2,608 +4.1% | $42,097 |
| 2005 | $2,506 -9.1% | $42,097 +23.4% |
| 2004 | $2,756 -3.1% | $34,112 |
| 2003 | $2,844 +4.5% | $34,112 |
| 2002 | $2,723 -22.2% | $34,112 +39.3% |
| 2001 | $3,501 +2.3% | $24,495 |
| 2000 | $3,421 | $24,495 |
| 1999 | $3,421 | $24,495 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60305
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 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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Estimated market value
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