NOT LISTED FOR SALE

217 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

River Forest Area

Estimated Value: $629,000 - $1,041,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,711 Sq Ft
$468/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 23, 2016

Last sale price $400,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,481 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Sitting Room
  • Detached Garage
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Senior Tax Exemptions

About This Home

As of June 2016

Handsome home on beautiful block. Classic features include the open front porch, some art glass & multiple bay windows, & fireplace in living room. The home needs updating but this is the perfect opportunity to remodel and expand -- go up (walk-up attic with high ceilings) or build out -- (Nice deep lot with two-car garage). Home being sold in "As Is" condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane McClelland

RE/MAX In The Village License #475127734 Listed on: 04/21/2016

RE/MAX In The Village

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Grimes

Compass License #475155715

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1914

Lot Details

  • 8,015

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Sitting Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1914

Lot Details

8,015 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1914
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1914

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan
  • Attic: Full
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Sitting Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 10X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X8, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1711
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Fuses
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Radiators

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 45 X 178
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123090080000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9608

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$800,921

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
0.0638%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2016
Closed on
Jun 17, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jane McClelland
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Grimes
Compass
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Prairie Title
$400,000 Citywide Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $475,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2016 06/23/16 Sold $400,000 -5.9% $234 / Sq Ft
04/28/2016 04/28/16 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2016 04/21/16 For Sale $425,000 -- $248 / 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 $13,857 $53,934 $8,611 $45,323
2024 $13,857 $53,934 $8,611 $45,323
2023 $13,148 $53,934 $8,611 $45,323
2022 $13,148 $45,460 $7,409 $38,051
2021 $12,690 $44,137 $7,409 $36,728
2020 $13,412 $44,137 $7,409 $36,728
2019 $13,521 $43,556 $6,808 $36,748
2018 $12,800 $43,556 $6,808 $36,748
2017 $3,159 $10,789 $6,808 $3,981
2016 $12,094 $37,595 $5,607 $31,988
2015 $11,881 $37,595 $5,607 $31,988
2014 $9,608 $37,595 $5,607 $31,988
2013 $10,966 $43,372 $5,607 $37,765
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jane McClelland

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jane McClelland

    RE/MAX

    (312) 504-1146

    56 Total Sales

    Jane McClelland
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Lisa Grimes

    Compass

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09202135

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-309-008-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

217 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL

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