NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1539 Franklin Ave Unit 4 River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $205,544 - $278,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
$320/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 25, 2022

Last sale price $168,000

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,988/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Breakfast Room
  • Living Room
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 5-minute walk to Constitution Park

About This Home

As of August 2022

Live in River Forest! One-of-a-kind impressive unit, in hot neighborhood, with sought after award-winning schools. This affordable and spacious 2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo, with sunny kitchen grace this neat and clean 2nd floor unit. Features a king-sized kitchen with large dinette/breakfast room. Convenient in unit new full size washer & dryer, new refrigerator, one of the two bedrms new wood laminate. Unit has an outdoor area for grilling and gardening. New roof installed 2020. Located on a lovely tree-lined residential street, location close to Concordia University, Dominican University, bus lines on Harlem and North Ave, Metra and Green line. One parking space comes with the condo. Walking distance to restaurants, parks and shops. This is a must see! Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mia Moorehead

Villa Miel Realty, Inc. License #475145948 Listed on: 07/20/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Kara Keller

Baird & Warner License #471000649

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,002

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 7,536

HOA Fees

  • $320 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • Willard Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 6 Units
  • Arianna Arroyo Association, Phone Number (773) 219-3559
  • Property managed by Haus FS

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,002

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$320 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1955
  • 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
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 169500
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 320
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Haus FS
  • Management Contact Name: Arianna Arroyo
  • Management Phone: 773-219-3559
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: CONDO
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3002.41
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2022
Closed on
Aug 24, 2022
Sold by
Moorehead Mia Helene
Bought by
Lewis Brandon
Seller's Agent
Mia Moorehead
Villa Miel Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kara Keller
Baird & Warner
List Price
$169,500
Sold Price
$168,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-0.88%
Current Estimated Value
$230,515

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,515
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.34%
Original Mortgage
$162,960
Outstanding Balance
$156,638
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,358

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2021
Closed on
Aug 2, 2021
Sold by
Bradley Tyeme and Brown Kawasi
Bought by
Moorehead Mia Helene
Seller's Agent
Mary Stephanie Evano
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mia Moorehead
Villa Miel Realty, Inc.
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$152,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
1.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.90%
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2006
Sold by
Zamar Melizza
Bought by
Bradley Tyeme

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
6.45%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2004
Sold by
Valentino Marie and Gerambia Donna M
Bought by
Zamar Melizza A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,650
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2003
Sold by
Valentino Donna M and Franchi Janet
Bought by
Valentino Marie and Gerambia Donna M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2001
Sold by
Valentino Marie
Bought by
Gerambia Donna M and Franchi Janet
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
Lewis Brandon $168,000 Prairie Title
Moorehead Mia Helene $152,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Bradley Tyeme $172,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Zamar Melizza A $147,000 Multiple
Valentino Marie -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Gerambia Donna M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lewis Brandon $162,960
Previous Owner Moorehead Mia Helene $114,000
Previous Owner Bradley Tyeme $172,000
Previous Owner Zamar Melizza A $139,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2022 08/25/22 Sold $168,000 -0.9% --
07/24/2022 07/24/22 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2022 07/20/22 For Sale $169,500 +11.5% --
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Sold $152,000 +1.4% --
06/10/2021 06/10/21 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2021 06/02/21 For Sale $149,900 -- --
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 $4,744 $17,331 $1,793 $15,538
2023 $4,192 $17,331 $1,793 $15,538
2022 $4,192 $12,985 $1,881 $11,104
2021 $3,002 $12,983 $1,880 $11,103
2020 $3,002 $12,983 $1,880 $11,103
2019 $4,407 $17,626 $1,704 $15,922
2018 $4,170 $17,626 $1,704 $15,922
2017 $4,173 $17,626 $1,704 $15,922
2016 $3,839 $14,430 $1,410 $13,020
2015 $3,731 $14,430 $1,410 $13,020
2014 $3,434 $14,430 $1,410 $13,020
2013 $3,166 $13,850 $1,410 $12,440
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11470017

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-105-047-1004