NOT LISTED FOR SALE

124 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $734,975 - $786,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$345/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 09, 2015

Last sale price $470,000 $214 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,134/month

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of December 2015

Delightful Cape Cod situated on a professionally landscaped oversized lot. Very well maintained brick home w/spacious bright rooms. Nice kitchen w/built-in breakfast bench/table and updated baths. Lower level features family room, dance studio, sauna/steam/shower and powder room. A wonderful screened porch overlooks a great yard w/patio and privacy fence. Newer tear-off roof (3 yrs) and flood central protection.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Sullivan

Hearthstone Realty License #475131438 Listed on: 08/03/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Szekely

Redfin Corporation

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1947

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Sauna
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $750 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1947
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1947

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 07X17, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 09X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Screened Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 07X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 14X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2200
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 12X28, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.2081

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Space Pac
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 125X144
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Irregular
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123150260000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12142.43

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2015
Closed on
Nov 19, 2015
Sold by
Kiell Matthew and Boneau Denise L
Bought by
Gore Stephen R and Gore Katarzyna M
Seller's Agent
Sarah Sullivan
Hearthstone Realty
Buyer's Agent
Richard Szekely
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-11.15%
Current Estimated Value
$757,994

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$287,994
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.84%
Original Mortgage
$423,000
Outstanding Balance
$326,571
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$431,423

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2012
Sold by
Kiell Matthew and Boneau Denise L
Bought by
Kiell Matthew and Boneau Denise L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2002
Sold by
Herrera Hugo
Bought by
Kiell Matthew and Boneau Denise L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2000
Sold by
Epstein David F
Bought by
Herrera Hugo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,250
Interest Rate
8.14%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1997
Sold by
Epstein David F and Vansteenbergh Mary
Bought by
Epstein David F

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1996
Sold by
Mitchener Larry E and Mitchener Carole P
Bought by
Epstein David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gore Stephen R $470,000 Prairie Title
Kiell Matthew -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Kiell Matthew $455,000 --
Herrera Hugo $344,500 Prairie Title
Epstein David F -- --
Epstein David $242,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gore Stephen R $423,000
Previous Owner Herrera Hugo $301,250
Previous Owner Epstein David $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/09/2015 12/09/15 Sold $470,000 -3.9% $214 / Sq Ft
10/20/2015 10/20/15 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2015 10/02/15 Price Changed $489,000 -2.0% $222 / Sq Ft
09/09/2015 09/09/15 Price Changed $499,000 -3.9% $227 / Sq Ft
08/19/2015 08/19/15 Price Changed $519,000 -1.9% $236 / Sq Ft
08/03/2015 08/03/15 For Sale $529,000 -- $240 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,054 $54,654 $9,743 $44,911
2024 $14,054 $54,654 $9,743 $44,911
2023 $13,243 $54,654 $9,743 $44,911
2022 $13,243 $44,430 $8,383 $36,047
2021 $12,782 $44,430 $8,383 $36,047
2020 $13,123 $46,290 $8,383 $37,907
2019 $13,214 $45,996 $7,703 $38,293
2018 $12,508 $45,996 $7,703 $38,293
2017 $13,338 $48,923 $7,703 $41,220
2016 $13,517 $44,514 $6,344 $38,170
2015 $13,239 $44,514 $6,344 $38,170
2014 $12,142 $44,514 $6,344 $38,170
2013 $13,324 $49,851 $6,344 $43,507
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09001057

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-315-026-0000