NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,052,000 - $1,234,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,345 Sq Ft
$352/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 28, 2021

Last sale price $889,000 $266 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,302/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • 4-minute walk to Constitution Park

About This Home

As of January 2021

This completely renovated home is everything you are looking for! Situated in River Forest's OPRF School District, this four bedroom, two and two-half bath home was meticulously redesigned in 2018. The entrance of the home is welcoming with a bluestone walkway, wood front door, gas lamps, new windows and fresh tuck-pointing. The first floor boasts an expansive living room with hardwood flooring, marble gas fireplace and French double doors to the patio. Open to the living room and kitchen, the dining room features a wallpaper accent wall and another set of French double doors! The redesigned kitchen has high-end OMEGA cabinets, marble counters, Thermador appliances and more! The first floor also has a beautiful powder room and an office space with hardwood flooring and custom built-ins. The upstairs' floor plan offers four bedrooms in addition to another office space with a modern shiplap accent wall. The master suite has a blue wallpaper accent wall, double door Juliet balconies and a master bath with a double sink vanity, glass multi-jet standing shower and separate soaking tub! The lower level has a family room with a gas burning fireplace and stone mantel, partial kitchen and wet bar and half bath. The professionally landscaped backyard and bluestone patio are perfect for entertaining! Walking distance to Willard Elementary and Constitution park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Gasso

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475188543 Listed on: 08/29/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Emerson Tonon

eXp Realty License #475160566

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,638

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1952 | 2018

Lot Details

  • 0.29

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Home Office
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Utility Room with Study Area

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,638

Year Built | Renovated

1952 | 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.2
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 28X13, On Level: Main Level
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X6, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Study, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 29X20, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Study, Dimensions: 22X14, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 21X17, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 19X13, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 7X5, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3345
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 54X38, On Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Acreage: 0.2909

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 70X181
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15011040600000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 22673.42

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2020
Closed on
Dec 28, 2020
Sold by
Luskin Kenneth A
Bought by
Sloan Portfolio Llc
Seller's Agent
Anthony Gasso
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Emerson Tonon
eXp Realty
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$889,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-6.32%
Current Estimated Value
$1,178,626

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$289,626
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.18%
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2015
Closed on
Mar 21, 2016
Sold by
Herman Diane L
Bought by
Luskin Kenneth A
Seller's Agent
Patti Sprafka Wagner
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Mark Pfeifer
Compass
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$745,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$104,000
-12.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2001
Sold by
Herman Mead Diane L
Bought by
Herman Diane L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2001
Sold by
Mead Randall A
Bought by
Mead Diane Herman
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Sloan Portfolio Llc $889,000 Attorney
Luskin Kenneth A $745,000 Chicago Title
Herman Diane L -- --
Mead Diane Herman -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sloan Portfolio Llc $675,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Sold $889,000 -1.1% $266 / Sq Ft
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2020 09/16/20 Price Changed $899,000 -5.3% $269 / Sq Ft
08/29/2020 08/29/20 For Sale $949,000 +27.4% $284 / Sq Ft
03/31/2016 03/31/16 Sold $745,000 -6.3% $259 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/19/2015 12/19/15 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2015 08/10/15 Price Changed $795,000 -2.9% $277 / Sq Ft
07/20/2015 07/20/15 Price Changed $818,500 -3.6% $285 / Sq Ft
04/06/2015 04/06/15 For Sale $849,000 -- $296 / 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
2024 $24,638 $90,000 $19,322 $70,678
2023 $19,949 $90,000 $19,322 $70,678
2022 $19,949 $61,777 $16,788 $44,989
2021 $20,094 $64,613 $16,787 $47,826
2020 $19,634 $64,613 $16,787 $47,826
2019 $22,673 $73,037 $15,204 $57,833
2018 $21,464 $73,037 $15,204 $57,833
2017 $21,388 $73,037 $15,204 $57,833
2016 $20,079 $64,912 $12,670 $52,242
2015 $19,685 $64,912 $12,670 $52,242
2014 $18,047 $64,912 $12,670 $52,242
2013 $18,608 $68,580 $12,670 $55,910
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10839265

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-104-060-0000