NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1534 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $786,000 - $960,400

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$444/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 11, 2022

Last sale price $723,000 $362 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,346/month

Highlights

  • Attached Garage
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • 5-minute walk to Constitution Park
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A

About This Home

As of February 2022

Mid Century Modern 4 bedroom brick and stone home situated on an oversized 66' x 180' lot on desirable Franklin Avenue. This expansive home is perfect for the entertainer with it's generous room sizes and wonderful flowing floor plan. Many original details throughout such as coved molding, hardwood floors, hardware and so much more! Sun drenched open living room with beautiful stone fireplace and large sliding door which leads out to a covered porch letting you bring the outdoors inside! Formal dining room with floor to ceiling windows, wide open updated kitchen open to an awesome family room, 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths adjacent to each bedroom complete the 1st floor. 2nd floor features 2 additional generous size bedrooms. Finished rec room in basement with fireplace and 3rd full bath. Side drive leads to a 2 car attached garage and a wonderful backyard! This home is meticulously maintained!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Graziani

Caporale Realty Group License #475149015 Listed on: 12/02/2021

Caporale Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Connie Grunwaldt

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127330

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,624

Year Built

  • 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.27

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,624

Year Built

1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Property Sub Type: 1.5 Story
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Directions: 2 Blocks West of Lathrop, South of North Ave.
  • Lot Size: 66 X 180
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1954

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Type: No additional rooms

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Tax Annual Amount: 19570
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2021
Closed on
Feb 11, 2022
Sold by
James Kevin Richard and James Carolyn Marie
Bought by
Archer Andrew S and Cadwallader Amy B
Seller's Agent
Lisa Graziani
Caporale Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Connie Grunwaldt
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$729,900
Sold Price
$723,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-0.95%
Current Estimated Value
$888,600

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$165,600
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.80%
Original Mortgage
$647,000
Outstanding Balance
$597,662
Interest Rate
3.13%
Estimated Equity
$290,938

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2010
Sold by
James Kevin Richard and James Carolyn Marie
Bought by
James Kevin Richard and James Carolyn Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2001
Sold by
Jones William H
Bought by
James Kevin Richard and James Carolyn Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,200
Interest Rate
7.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2001
Sold by
Jones William H
Bought by
Jones William H and Richard C Jones Marital Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Archer Andrew S $723,000 --
James Kevin Richard -- None Available
James Kevin Richard $450,000 --
Jones William H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Archer Andrew S $647,000
Previous Owner James Kevin Richard $250,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/11/2022 02/11/22 Sold $723,000 -0.9% $362 / Sq Ft
02/11/2022 02/11/22 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2022 02/11/22 For Sale $729,900 -- $365 / 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 $19,624 $75,000 $18,222 $56,778
2023 $19,527 $75,000 $18,222 $56,778
2022 $19,527 $63,892 $15,832 $48,060
2021 $18,834 $63,891 $15,832 $48,059
2020 $19,570 $67,505 $15,832 $51,673
2019 $16,630 $57,000 $14,338 $42,662
2018 $15,742 $57,000 $14,338 $42,662
2017 $15,703 $57,000 $14,338 $42,662
2016 $17,372 $56,500 $11,949 $44,551
2015 $17,856 $56,500 $11,949 $44,551
2014 $16,356 $56,500 $11,949 $44,551
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Graziani

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lisa Graziani

    Caporale Realty Group

    (708) 417-0612

    3 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Lisa Graziani
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  • Connie Grunwaldt

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Connie Grunwaldt

    @ Properties

    (773) 895-4246

    1 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    Connie Grunwaldt
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11279993

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-104-061-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

1534 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL

This home is located at 1534 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 since 02 December 2021 and is currently estimated at $888,600, approximately $444 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 1534 Franklin Ave is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Willard Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, and Oak Park and River Forest High School.

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