$159,900
SOLD NOV 6, 2013

1543 Franklin Ave Unit A River Forest, IL 60305

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
1,176 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$114 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

92 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Storage
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Dry Bar
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of September 2021

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! 2-LEVEL TOWNHOME WITH FULL BASEMENT IN AREA OF MUCH HIGHER PRICED PROPERTIES. TOP LOCATION & SCHOOL DISTRICT. UNIT NEEDS UPDATING BUT SYSTEMS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. CENTRAL AIR & FURNACE '11 & NEWER WATER HEATER. 6' x 5' ALCOVE OFF MASTER BEDROOM. HARDWOOD FLOORS ARE VISIBLE IN CLOSETS. CERAMIC TILE BATHS. PARKING SPACE. NO HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION MEANS NO MONTHLY ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patti Sprafka Wagner

RE/MAX In The Village License #475092330 Listed on: 06/04/2013

RE/MAX In The Village

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurie Shapiro

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475126467

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,117

Year Built

  • 1956

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Dry Bar
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,117

Year Built

1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1956

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: COMBO, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1400
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 21X17, On Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exposure: S (South), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Assigned Spaces, Off Alley
  • Number Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 300
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
  • High School: OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 31' X 35'

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 5
  • Number Stories: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2021
Closed on
Sep 14, 2021
Sold by
Euring Pamela and Euring James O
Bought by
Taylor Janet and Washington Sha
Seller's Agent
Laurie Shapiro
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Steve Green
Baird & Warner
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.89%
Current Estimated Value
$326,112

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$56,112
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%
Original Mortgage
$265,109
Outstanding Balance
$243,518
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$82,683

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2013
Closed on
Nov 1, 2013
Sold by
Lyon William R
Bought by
Euring Pamela
Seller's Agent
Patti Sprafka Wagner
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Shapiro
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$159,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,100
-10.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.89%
Original Mortgage
$211,683
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $270,000 Chicago Title
Deed $160,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $265,109 FHA
Previous Owner $208,587 FHA
Previous Owner $211,683 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2021 09/14/21 Sold $270,000 +1.9% $216 / Sq Ft
07/28/2021 07/28/21 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2021 07/24/21 For Sale $265,000 +65.7% $212 / Sq Ft
11/06/2013 11/06/13 Sold $159,900 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
09/04/2013 09/04/13 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2013 07/29/13 Price Changed $159,900 -4.8% $114 / Sq Ft
07/08/2013 07/08/13 Price Changed $167,900 -6.2% $120 / Sq Ft
06/04/2013 06/04/13 For Sale $179,000 -- $128 / 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 $7,117 $26,000 $1,798 $24,202
2023 $6,845 $26,000 $1,798 $24,202
2022 $6,845 $21,198 $1,562 $19,636
2021 $5,557 $21,198 $1,562 $19,636
2020 $5,499 $21,198 $1,562 $19,636
2019 $5,043 $19,675 $1,414 $18,261
2018 $5,782 $19,675 $1,414 $18,261
2017 $5,761 $19,675 $1,414 $18,261
2016 $5,245 $16,304 $1,179 $15,125
2015 $5,153 $16,304 $1,179 $15,125
2014 $4,720 $16,304 $1,179 $15,125
2013 $4,827 $17,107 $1,179 $15,928
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08360302

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-105-044-0000