$299,900
PENDING

1543 Franklin Ave Unit B River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated payment $2,201/month

Total Views 3,016
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,461 Sq Ft
$205 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • End Unit
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • Porch

About This Home

Rare 3 bedroom townhome without a HOA! 2-story brick home with a new roof installed (2024). Move-in ready with cute details throughout. The 1st floor has hardwood flooring in the living/dining room & lots of windows! A bright kitchen is white 32" cabinets/center island w/cooktop/pantry/granite countertops/stainless steel appliances & built-in oven. All of the bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor including 15x15 primary bedroom with shared access to bathroom. The 2nd floor bathroom has dual vanity/new mirrors/stand-up shower & separate tub. Full, finished basement includes family room, possible 2nd kitchen, utility room, 1/2 bath and full-sized washer/dryer closet. 2 parking spaces come with the unit and both are right out your back door. Furnace (2016), AC (2010). Heating was converted with a prior owner from boiler to forced air.

Listing Agent

Brent Wilk

Wilk Real Estate License #471012010 Listed on: 08/28/2025

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,304

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 30x40
  • End Unit

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,461 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

  • 4 Units

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,304

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Year Built: 1958
  • 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
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1461
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 299900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Site
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 30x40
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: N/A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7304
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $7,304 $29,994 $2,969 $27,025
2023 $5,413 $29,994 $2,969 $27,025
2022 $5,413 $20,184 $2,580 $17,604
2021 $5,241 $20,183 $2,579 $17,604
2020 $5,190 $20,183 $2,579 $17,604
2019 $4,808 $18,918 $2,336 $16,582
2018 $4,550 $18,918 $2,336 $16,582
2017 $4,551 $18,918 $2,336 $16,582
2016 $5,665 $17,609 $1,947 $15,662
2015 $5,565 $17,609 $1,947 $15,662
2014 $5,098 $17,609 $1,947 $15,662
2013 $5,113 $18,121 $1,947 $16,174
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Sale $299,900 +59.9% $205 / Sq Ft
04/20/2016 04/20/16 Sold $187,500 -6.2% $128 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/18/2016 02/18/16 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2016 01/21/16 For Sale $199,900 +101.5% $137 / Sq Ft
11/09/2015 11/09/15 Sold $99,199 -26.6% $68 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2015 07/16/15 For Sale $135,100 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
06/29/2015 06/29/15 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2015 06/24/15 Price Changed $135,100 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
06/24/2015 06/24/15 For Sale $135,100 -13.4% $92 / Sq Ft
02/26/2015 02/26/15 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2015 02/25/15 For Sale $155,920 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
02/19/2015 02/19/15 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2015 02/13/15 For Sale $155,920 +57.2% $107 / Sq Ft
02/09/2015 02/09/15 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2015 02/08/15 Off Market $99,199 -- --
02/04/2015 02/04/15 For Sale $155,920 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
01/20/2015 01/20/15 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2015 01/12/15 Price Changed $155,920 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
01/12/2015 01/12/15 For Sale $155,920 -20.0% $107 / Sq Ft
11/18/2014 11/18/14 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2014 10/31/14 For Sale $194,900 0.0% $133 / Sq Ft
10/27/2014 10/27/14 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2014 09/15/14 For Sale $194,900 0.0% $133 / Sq Ft
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2014 05/13/14 For Sale $194,900 0.0% $133 / Sq Ft
02/21/2014 02/21/14 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2014 02/08/14 For Sale $194,900 -- $133 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $187,500 Lakeland Title Services
Special Warranty Deed -- Lakeland Title Services
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $257,000 Commonwealth Land Title Insu
Warranty Deed $193,000 Multiple
Trustee Deed $135,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $184,103 FHA
Previous Owner $91,650 Unknown
Previous Owner $253,394 FHA
Previous Owner $154,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $133,129 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12458426

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-105-045-0000