Welcome to this inviting ranch home in the heart of River Forest. With 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, this meticulously maintained property offers comfort, functionality, and room to grow. Step through the welcoming foyer into a huge living room featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace - ideal for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests. A formal dining room sets the stage for memorable gatherings, while the eat-in kitchen provides a dining area for everyday convenience. Storage is plentiful with tons of closet space throughout the home. The 2-car garage, connected by a covered breezeway, which offers easy access in any weather - essentially attached for added amenity. A three-season room opens to the expansive yard, complete with a deck for enjoying the outdoors. The open lower level is a blank canvas, ready for your personal touch - whether you envision a recreation area, home gym, office, or guest suite. Don't miss this opportunity to own a solid, spacious home in a highly sought-after neighborhood. This River Forest gem could be your forever home!
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$900,000
755 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
3beds
2,183sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.35 Acres Lot
$1,008,800 Zestimate®
$412/sqft
$3,897 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,008,800
$908,000 - $1.12M
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Listed by:
Kelly O'Brien, ABR 708-557-2633,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Elizabeth August
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12462728
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,183 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 75x201
Details
- Parcel number: 15121040280000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $412/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $630,010
- Annual tax amount: $15,613
- Date on market: 9/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2025 | Sold | $900,000+98.5%$412/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12462728 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2002 | Sold | $453,500$208/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $63,001 +0% |
| 2023 | $15,613 +11.4% | $62,999 +27.1% |
| 2022 | $14,017 +3.5% | $49,564 |
| 2021 | $13,550 +1.4% | $49,564 |
| 2020 | $13,364 -4.3% | $49,564 -3.1% |
| 2019 | $13,964 +5.7% | $51,153 |
| 2018 | $13,216 +0.1% | $51,153 |
| 2017 | $13,200 -3.4% | $51,153 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $13,664 +2.3% | $46,756 |
| 2015 | $13,355 +8.9% | $46,756 |
| 2014 | $12,260 +4.4% | $46,756 +1.3% |
| 2013 | $11,748 -2.2% | $46,143 |
| 2012 | $12,007 +0.2% | $46,143 |
| 2011 | $11,979 -5.1% | $46,143 -18.3% |
| 2010 | $12,617 +0.6% | $56,471 -3% |
| 2009 | $12,540 +3.4% | $58,239 -7.9% |
| 2008 | $12,124 +16.9% | $63,205 +39.4% |
| 2007 | $10,374 +6.3% | $45,350 |
| 2006 | $9,755 +4.3% | $45,350 |
| 2005 | $9,350 -3.2% | $45,350 |
| 2004 | $9,656 +4.1% | $45,350 |
| 2003 | $9,277 -0.6% | $45,350 -4.2% |
| 2002 | $9,328 +29.6% | $47,323 +44.3% |
| 2001 | $7,198 -2.7% | $32,794 |
| 2000 | $7,397 -3.9% | $32,794 |
| 1999 | $7,697 | $32,794 |
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Neighborhood: 60305
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- River Forest
- 60305
- 755 Franklin Ave
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