Lisa Grimes
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
(708) 340-6771
56 Total Sales
9 in River Forest
$132K - $2.1M Price Range
1540 Franklin Ave Unit B River Forest, IL 60305
River Forest AreaEstimated Value: $429,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,800
Sq Ft
$238/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Laundry Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Living Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of April 2025Rarely available and beautiful two bedroom, 1 1/2 bath two level town home in River Forest features central air, all stainless steel appliances, gas oven/range, built-in microwave, top of the line fridge with ice/water dispenser, separate dining area, tall ceilings, recessed lighting, window treatments, 2nd level has two bathrooms, bathroom, fully finished lower level family room, in unit laundry, garage parking included, and well behaved pets considered. Fantastic location convenient to public transportation, shopping, cafes and restaurants! CAN BE RENTED FOR MAY OR JUNE
Last Agent to Rent the Property
Urban Abodes Chicago License #471015787 Listed on: 03/22/2025
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Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Year Built
- Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 2022
Lot Details
- 4,356
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,800 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Willard Elementary School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Property Available on 6/1/25
- Rent includes water, parking, scavenger, exterior maintenance, lawn care
Community Details
Overview
- 6 Units
Pet Policy
- Pets up to 60 lbs
- Limit on the number of pets
- Pet Size Limit
- Pet Deposit Required
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 21, 2019
Closed on
Dec 18, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Laraine Hanson
Laraine Hanson
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Ardon
Su Familia Real Estate Inc
List Price
$199,500
Sold Price
$194,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.51%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$234,500
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.69%
Original Mortgage
$190,779
Outstanding Balance
$165,261
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$263,739
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 30, 2014
Closed on
Sep 8, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steve Scheuring
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
John Trandel
Baird & Warner
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$172,800
Premium/Discount to List
$2,900
1.71%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.27%
Original Mortgage
$169,670
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 2, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,779
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in River Forest, IL
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Lisa Grimes
-
Tom Campone
Tom Campone
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams ONEChicago
(725) 228-7482
199 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$589,500 Price
-
Earle Atwater
Earle Atwater
Southport Realty Group, LLC
(708) 726-9755
12 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$870,000 Price
-
Larissa Brodsky
Larissa Brodsky
Compass
(877) 750-2096
73 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$1,365,000 Price
-
Steve Nasralla
Steve Nasralla
Responds QuicklyCompass
(708) 905-4974
197 Total Sales
4 in River Forest
$385K - $650K Price Range
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Ruben Camacho
Ruben Camacho
Kale Realty
(844) 770-1569
115 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$1,000,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $194,500 | Chicago Title | ||
| $173,000 | First American Title Ins Co | ||
| -- | National Land Title Ins Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $190,779 | ||
| Previous Owner | $169,670 | ||
| Previous Owner | $192,779 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2025 04/27/25 | Rented | $2,500 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 04/07/2025 04/07/25 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/22/2025 03/22/25 | For Rent | $2,500 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 05/16/2023 05/16/23 | Rented | $2,500 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 05/02/2023 05/02/23 | Price Changed | $2,500 | -13.8% | $1 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/28/2023 04/28/23 | For Rent | $2,900 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 12/20/2019 12/20/19 | Sold | $194,500 | -2.5% | $150 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/31/2019 10/31/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/21/2019 10/21/19 | For Sale | $199,500 | +15.5% | $153 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/09/2014 09/09/14 | Sold | $172,800 | +1.7% | $133 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/24/2014 07/24/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/30/2014 06/30/14 | For Sale | $169,900 | -- | $131 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| 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 | $233 | $852 | $686 | $166 |
| 2024 | $233 | $852 | $686 | $166 |
| 2023 | $373 | $852 | $686 | $166 |
| 2022 | $373 | $1,156 | $990 | $166 |
| 2021 | $359 | $1,155 | $990 | $165 |
| 2020 | $351 | $1,155 | $990 | $165 |
| 2019 | $331 | $1,065 | $900 | $165 |
| 2018 | $313 | $1,065 | $900 | $165 |
| 2017 | $312 | $1,065 | $900 | $165 |
| 2016 | $330 | $1,026 | $753 | $273 |
| 2015 | $324 | $1,026 | $753 | $273 |
| 2014 | $297 | $1,026 | $753 | $273 |
| 2013 | $289 | $1,026 | $753 | $273 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Berthene Christos
Landlord's Agent in 2025
Berthene Christos
Urban Abodes Chicago
(312) 259-8115
7 Total Sales
-
Laraine Hanson
Seller's Agent in 2019
Laraine Hanson
Laraine Hanson
(630) 935-4955
15 Total Sales
-
Sandra Ardon
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Sandra Ardon
Su Familia Real Estate Inc
(630) 340-9575
146 Total Sales
-
Steve Scheuring
Seller's Agent in 2014
Steve Scheuring
Baird Warner
(708) 369-8043
115 Total Sales
-
John Trandel
Buyer's Agent in 2014
John Trandel
Baird Warner
(847) 650-1552
72 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12318946
APN: 15-01-104-040-0000
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