Yaritza Velasquez
Pak Home Realty
(224) 479-1525
28 Total Sales
2 in River Forest
$143K - $168K Price Range
1543 Franklin Ave Unit B River Forest, IL 60305
River Forest AreaEstimated Value: $295,760
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,461
Sq Ft
$202/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Main Floor Bedroom
- End Unit
- Willard Elementary School Rated A
- Bonus Room
- Porch
About This Home
As of December 2025Rare 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Wilk Real Estate License #471012010 Listed on: 08/28/2025
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,304
Year Built
- Built in 1958
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 30x40
- End Unit
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
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
Additional Features
- Porch
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
Overview
- 4 Units
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Ownership History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 15, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 28, 2025
Closed on
Dec 15, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brent Wilk
Wilk Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Gagliardo
Compass
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$273,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,900
-8.97%
Views
119
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.31%
Original Mortgage
$204,750
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 21, 2016
Closed on
Apr 4, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Christian Chase
Chase Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
April Baker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$187,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,400
-6.2%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%
Original Mortgage
$184,103
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 8, 2014
Closed on
Nov 5, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Christian Chase
Chase Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Christian Chase
Chase Real Estate LLC
List Price
$135,100
Sold Price
$99,199
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,901
-26.57%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
311.56%
Original Mortgage
$91,650
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 10, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 30, 2008
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
$253,394
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 13, 2002
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
$154,400
Interest Rate
5.25%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 2, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 29, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in River Forest, IL
-
Yaritza Velasquez
-
Erica Cuneen
Erica Cuneen
Beyond Properties Realty Group
(630) 757-8294
311 Total Sales
20 in River Forest
$152K - $930K Price Range
-
Laura Catrambone-Gerace
Laura Catrambone-Gerace
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Stratford Place
(224) 507-7159
174 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$825,000 Price
-
Cecille Plurad
Cecille Plurad
Coldwell Banker Realty
(877) 761-6689
182 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$103,500 Price
-
Andrew Gagliardo
Andrew Gagliardo
Compass
(708) 905-8112
100 Total Sales
36 in River Forest
$189K - $2M Price Range
-
Chester Jakala
Chester Jakala
Telequest Corp.
(844) 480-0258
31 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$914,000 Price
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| $273,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| $187,500 | Lakeland Title Services | ||
| -- | Lakeland Title Services | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| $257,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Insu | ||
| $193,000 | Multiple | ||
| $135,000 | -- | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $204,750 | ||
| Closed | $184,103 | ||
| Closed | $91,650 | ||
| Closed | $253,394 | ||
| Previous Owner | $154,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 12/19/25 | Sold | $273,000 | -7.0% | $187 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/07/2025 11/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/01/2025 11/01/25 | Price Changed | $293,500 | -2.1% | $201 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/23/2025 10/23/25 | For Sale | $299,900 | 0.0% | $205 / Sq Ft | |
| 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 | -- | $137 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| 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 | $762 | $21,756 | $2,460 | $19,296 |
| 2024 | $762 | $16,760 | $800 | $15,960 |
| 2023 | $712 | $18,500 | $800 | $17,700 |
| 2022 | $843 | $17,920 | $800 | $17,120 |
| 2021 | $250 | $7,540 | $400 | $7,140 |
| 2020 | $225 | $6,960 | $400 | $6,560 |
| 2019 | $225 | $6,960 | $400 | $6,560 |
| 2018 | $242 | $7,360 | $420 | $6,940 |
| 2017 | $189 | $6,120 | $420 | $5,700 |
| 2016 | $189 | $6,120 | $420 | $5,700 |
| 2015 | $189 | $6,120 | $420 | $5,700 |
| 2014 | $189 | $6,120 | $420 | $5,700 |
| 2013 | $173 | $6,120 | $420 | $5,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Brent Wilk
Seller's Agent in 2025
Brent Wilk
Wilk Real Estate
(312) 968-2358
558 Total Sales
-
Andrew Gagliardo
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Andrew Gagliardo
Compass
(708) 456-6965
100 Total Sales
-
Christian Chase
Seller's Agent in 2016
Christian Chase
Chase Real Estate LLC
(630) 484-5534
284 Total Sales
-
April Baker
Buyer's Agent in 2016
April Baker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(224) 715-0428
89 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12458426
APN: 15-01-105-045-0000
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID
Nearby Homes
- 1535 Park Ave Unit 505
- 1639 N 77th Ct
- 1614 N 76th Ave
- 1634 N 76th Ave
- 7830 W North Ave Unit 710
- 7830 W North Ave Unit 414
- 7830 W North Ave Unit 511
- 7840 W North Ave Unit 3N
- 7840 W North Ave Unit 4I
- 7911 North Ave Unit C
- 1402 Lathrop Ave
- 7908 W North Ave Unit 201C
- 7500 W Wabansia Ave
- 1339 Forest Ave
- 1731 N 75th Ct
- 1430 Keystone Ave
- 1743 N 75th Ct
- 1535 Monroe Ave Unit 2
- 1246 Franklin Ave
- 1500 William St
- 1543 Franklin Ave Unit A
- 1543 Franklin Ave
- 1545 Franklin Ave
- 1539 Franklin Ave Unit 4
- 1539 Franklin Ave Unit 6
- 1539 Franklin Ave Unit 2
- 1539 Franklin Ave Unit 1
- 1539 Franklin Ave Unit 3
- 1539 Franklin Ave Unit 5
- 1535 Franklin Ave
- 1544 North Ave
- 7753 North Ave
- 7704 W North Ave
- 7755 North Ave
- 1531 Franklin Ave
- 7711 North Ave Unit 5
- 7711 North Ave Unit 2
- 7711 North Ave Unit 8
- 7711 North Ave Unit 4
- 7757 North Ave
Your Personal Tour Guide
Ask me questions while you tour the home.