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  • $729,900

    42 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

    4beds
    2,460sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1916
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $729,900 Zestimate®
    $297/sqft
    $4,274 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $729,900

    $686,000 - $781,000

    $4,274/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Lovely vintage stone home located on tree lined Franklin Street. This 4bed floorplan features hardwood floors throughout and many recent updates. Newly renovated and on trend kitchen has generous cabinet space, stainless appliances, gorgeous stone counters with eat at peninsula opening up to breakfast room and family room. Butlers pantry wall leads to large formal dining space-perfect entertainers house. Huge wall of windows and door leads to back deck and lush green yard. First floor bathroom remodel was done with classic and timeless finishes. Nice sized bedrooms and generous closets throughout, as well as a cute loft area for additional storage or reading nook. New space pac AC installed in 2018 and new boiler replaced in 2019. Full basement remodel done within the last year includes additional 4th bedroom, rec room, washer/dryer and work sink, sewer line repair and cleanout, shut off valves and waterproofing and new waterproof flooring. Mechanical room, additional closet and crawl space lend to even more storage. Basement walks out to back yard with stone path, mature trees and two car garage. This home has it all in a very convenient location walkable to shops, restaurants, park and school.

    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: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,460 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1512320012

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1916

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: River Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $297/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $520,000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/24/2021Sold$517,500-2.3%$210/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11197599 Report a problem
    9/1/2021Contingent$529,900$215/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11197599 Report a problem
    8/31/2021Price change$529,900-3.6%$215/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11197599 Report a problem
    8/23/2021Listed for sale$549,900+25%$224/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11197599 Report a problem
    8/14/2020Sold$440,000+3.5%$179/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10763738 Report a problem
    7/2/2020Pending sale$425,000$173/sqft
    Source: @properties #10763738 Report a problem
    6/29/2020Listed for sale$425,000+13.3%$173/sqft
    Source: @properties #10763738 Report a problem
    3/6/2018Sold$375,000-2.6%$152/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/20/2018Pending sale$385,000$157/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Top Performers #09829635 Report a problem
    1/9/2018Price change$385,000-2.5%$157/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Top Performers #09829635 Report a problem
    11/9/2017Listing removed$2,950$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/9/2017Price change$395,000+0.3%$161/sqft
    Source: Redfin Corporation #09797422 Report a problem
    10/30/2017Listed for rent$2,950+7.3%$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/26/2017Price change$394,000-1.3%$160/sqft
    Source: Redfin Corporation #09659191 Report a problem
    9/5/2017Price change$399,000-1.5%$162/sqft
    Source: Redfin Corporation #09659191 Report a problem
    8/15/2017Price change$404,900-2.4%$165/sqft
    Source: Redfin Corporation #09659191 Report a problem
    7/27/2017Listed for sale$414,900+22%$169/sqft
    Source: Redfin Corporation #09659191 Report a problem
    7/7/2017Listing removed$2,750$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/6/2017Listed for rent$2,750$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    5/26/2009Sold$340,000+6.3%$138/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/2/2001Sold$320,000+28%$130/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/17/2000Sold$250,000$102/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $52,000 +0%
    2023$13,328 +22.6%$51,999 +40.3%
    2022$10,867 -5.7%$37,072
    2021$11,529 +2.3%$37,072
    2020$11,265 -2.4%$37,072 -0.3%
    2019$11,538 +16.4%$37,168
    2018$9,913 -4%$37,168 -3.8%
    2017$10,326 +9.5%$38,639 +21.5%
    2016$9,431 +2.2%$31,814
    2015$9,225 +9%$31,814
    2014$8,466 -0.1%$31,814 -2.6%
    2013$8,474 -2.1%$32,662
    2012$8,652 +0.8%$32,662
    2011$8,581 -4.2%$32,662 -11.8%
    2010$8,956 +4.4%$37,052 -10.6%
    2009$8,576 +10.3%$41,456 -5%
    2008$7,773 0%$43,638 +16.1%
    2007$7,777 +8%$37,572
    2006$7,204 -1.2%$37,572 -7%
    2005$7,292 +11.5%$40,401 +32.2%
    2004$6,542 +1.9%$30,563
    2003$6,418 +6.5%$30,563
    2002$6,026 +21.8%$30,563 +36.5%
    2001$4,947 +1%$22,397
    2000$4,899 +16.2%$22,397
    1999$4,215 $22,397
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60305

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
    • Middle: Roosevelt School
    • High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

    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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