NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1540 Franklin Ave Unit A River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $488,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold June 16, 2021

Last sale price $220,000

Est. 122% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,608/month

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • End Unit
  • 5-minute walk to Constitution Park

About This Home

As of June 2021

Beautiful townhome located in north River Forest. Totally kitchen w/ granite tops, custom maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances, Large living room dining room combination. First floor half bath. Newer second floor half bath. Two large second floor bedrooms. Finished finished recreation room and laundry room in basement. Newer forced air heat and central air. Newer roof. Updated electric. Corner unit so there are many windows!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edward Bellock

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475165281 Listed on: 05/27/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Gerard Sciaraffa

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475085092

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,292

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 4,792

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

Schools

  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • End Unit

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Storm Doors

Additional Features

  • 6 Units
  • Common Area

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,292

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Some Carpeting, Dining Combo, Granite Counters
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch, Storms/Screens, End Unit
  • List Price: 224900
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Corner Lot, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: None
  • Management Contact Name: N/A
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5292
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2022
Sold by
Sciaraffa Julia L
Bought by
Julia L Sciaraffa Trust
Current Estimated Value
$488,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2011
Sold by
Scheuring Barbara J
Bought by
Morla Alex

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,437
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Julia L Sciaraffa Trust -- None Listed On Document
Morla Alex $180,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Morla Alex $175,437
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2021 06/16/21 Sold $220,000 -2.2% --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 For Sale $224,900 -- --
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 $246 $898 $712 $186
2023 $392 $898 $712 $186
2022 $392 $1,213 $1,027 $186
2021 $377 $1,213 $1,027 $186
2020 $369 $1,213 $1,027 $186
2019 $348 $1,120 $934 $186
2018 $329 $1,120 $934 $186
2017 $328 $1,120 $934 $186
2016 $350 $1,089 $782 $307
2015 $344 $1,089 $782 $307
2014 $315 $1,089 $782 $307
2013 $307 $1,089 $782 $307
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Edward Bellock

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Edward Bellock

    @ Properties

    (630) 253-7000

    9 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Edward Bellock
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Gerard Sciaraffa

    The McDonald Group

    (773) 619-7725

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Gerard Sciaraffa
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11102738

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-104-039-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

1540 Franklin Ave Unit A, River Forest, IL

This home is located at 1540 Franklin Ave Unit A, River Forest, IL 60305 since 27 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $488,000. This property was built in 1956. 1540 Franklin Ave Unit A 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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