NOT LISTED FOR SALE

220 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $984,000 - $1,250,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,754 Sq Ft
$303/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 8, 2021

Last sale price $835,000 $222 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,015 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

Look no further, this classic River Forest home checks all the boxes! This beauty features a welcoming front porch, a separate living room with a fireplace and a dining room perfect for entertaining. Also included is a 1st floor office/bedroom as well as a large sunken family room which boasts its own home theater system and a second fireplace. The well designed eat-in kitchen boasts a large island, granite countertops and high end, stainless steel appliances. The second level features 4 additional bedrooms including a primary en-suite with a steam shower, heated bathroom floors, custom cabinetry, vaulted ceilings and a second home theater system. There is also a 2nd floor nook perfect for reading and relaxing. The finished basement features another bedroom/office, a large family room, utility room and a half bath. With summer around the corner, there are multiple outdoor spaces to enjoy including a separate dining area and a side yard for additional gardening space. Other features include dual staircases, a 2 car garage with EV charging station, 2 exterior parking spots, an outdoor retractable awning, an in-ground sprinkler system, low voltage landscape lighting and a home alarm system. All this in a great neighborhood, close to the Metra station, parks and River Forest award winning schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandi Graves

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475162952 Listed on: 05/22/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Kit Welch

Baird & Warner License #475164869

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,389

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 44 x 178
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,754 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,389

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 3754
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2826
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3754

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Alley
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Concrete,Off Alley
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 44 X 178
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16388.77
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2021
Closed on
Jul 8, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sandi Graves
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Kit Welch
Baird & Warner
Sold Price
$835,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,136,922

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$301,922
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.46%
Original Mortgage
$751,500
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1997
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
$156,800
Interest Rate
7.36%
Source: Public Records

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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
$835,000 Chicago Title
-- None Available
$186,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $751,500
Previous Owner $156,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/08/2021 07/08/21 Sold $835,000 -1.8% $222 / Sq Ft
05/26/2021 05/26/21 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2021 05/26/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/19/2021 05/19/21 For Sale $849,900 -- $226 / 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 $22,635 $78,691 $8,419 $70,272
2024 $22,635 $86,000 $8,419 $77,581
2023 $18,291 $86,000 $8,419 $77,581
2022 $18,291 $60,065 $7,245 $52,820
2021 $17,643 $60,063 $7,244 $52,819
2020 $18,092 $62,642 $7,244 $55,398
2019 $16,389 $56,222 $6,657 $49,565
2018 $15,513 $56,222 $6,657 $49,565
2017 $15,475 $56,222 $6,657 $49,565
2016 $15,168 $49,646 $5,482 $44,164
2015 $14,861 $49,646 $5,482 $44,164
2014 $13,628 $49,646 $5,482 $44,164
2013 $10,305 $39,151 $5,482 $33,669
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sandi Graves

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sandi Graves

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (708) 752-6540

    2 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Sandi Graves
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  • Kit Welch

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kit Welch

    Baird Warner

    (727) 512-0257

    1 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    Kit Welch
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11086415

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-308-020-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

220 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL

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