$675,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2025

239 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,855 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$364 Per Sq Ft

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near park
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Be prepared to be wowed by this top-to-bottom turnkey, sundrenched, fantastic River Forest bungalow! Enter into the huge, sunny, inviting sunroom and be welcomed into the massive, open first floor. Pristinely maintained with soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, bright tall windows, modern, updated lighting and fans, this space has great flow and is perfect for today's living and entertaining. Gather with your loved ones in the sunlit living area and host your largest holiday gatherings in the oversized dining area without missing any of the action from the oversized kitchen. You'll marvel at this thoughtfully-designed chef's domain boasting miles of granite countertops, loads of custom cherry cabinetry, large range, dual ovens (one electric), range hood, peninsula eating bar, large pantry closet with pull out drawers, small appliance shelves with power, and a custom built-in banquette breakfast area overlooking the deep backyard. Off the living room, tucked away behind barn doors, is a first floor bedroom that could also serve as a family room, play space or home office. The expanded, roomy, spa-like first floor bath with double sinks, an extra long tub and loads of storage is a Zen retreat and perfect for guests or family. A spacious and handy back mudroom completes this level. When you're ready to retire, head upstairs to find three additional bedrooms! Up a half flight of stairs is the first large, sundrenched bedroom with windows on three sides and gorgeous hardwood floors. At the top level you'll find two additional bedrooms, plus a large sitting area. Another beautiful, spa-like bath with a walk in shower completes this level. The bight, clean, dry full basement has tall ceilings, high windows, drain tile and sump pump, a perfect wine cellar, laundry and a workshop area and is ready for your ideas if you need to add additional living space. Outside, you'll find a large deck (with a fun slide!) and a huge, deep, sunlit yard that will make any gardener thrilled. And one parking spot in back with additional parking in driveway means your guests are always welcome. This beautiful home was gutted down to the studs and completely re-envisioned and renovated in 2014. Everything was redone then - first floor opened up; new kitchen; new hardwood floors; new recessed lighting; new light fixtures; enlarged, new first floor bath; new, widened staircase; new upstairs bath; new drywall; new Pella windows; new zoned heating and cooling; new drain tile; new sump-pump; new roof; new siding; new 200A service and new electric panel; new plumbing and so much more. All this in a fantastic River Forest location that's minutes to ice cream, coffee, dining, shopping, gyms, grocery, parks, schools, Metra, and more! This is the one you've been waiting for. Nothing to do but unpack and enjoy summer in your new house! Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Swati Saxena

Baird & Warner License #471003778 Listed on: 02/28/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Fernandez

Baird & Warner License #475162705

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,054

Year Built

  • Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 44 x 178
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Driveway
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,855 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Some Wood Windows
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,054

Year Built

Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2014
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2014

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Basement: Unfinished, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows, Workshop
  • LivingArea: 1855
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Deck, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Sun Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Workshop, Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows,ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows,Insulated Windows,Some Wood Windows
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Alley, Driveway, Alley Access, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13053.83
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2025
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Underhill Elijah A and Underhill Kristin L
Bought by
Nowak Nicholas Preston and Nowak Mary Al
Seller's Agent
Swati Saxena
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Maria Fernandez
Baird & Warner
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Views
36
Current Estimated Value
$692,252

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,252
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Outstanding Balance
$442,325
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$249,927

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2013
Closed on
Aug 23, 2013
Sold by
Spaulding Elizabeth O
Bought by
Underhill Elijah A and Underhill Kristin L
Seller's Agent
Pat Spaulding
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Buyer's Agent
Lisa Grimes
Compass
List Price
$424,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-11.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.13%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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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 $675,000 None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed $375,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $445,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $675,000 0.0% $364 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $675,000 +80.0% $364 / Sq Ft
08/23/2013 08/23/13 Sold $375,000 -6.0% $202 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/15/2013 07/15/13 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2013 07/12/13 Price Changed $399,000 -5.9% $215 / Sq Ft
07/01/2013 07/01/13 For Sale $424,000 -- $229 / 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
2025 $13,054 $51,000 $8,419 $42,581
2024 $13,054 $51,000 $8,419 $42,581
2023 $12,714 $51,000 $8,419 $42,581
2022 $12,714 $42,794 $7,245 $35,549
2021 $12,272 $42,792 $7,244 $35,548
2020 $12,061 $42,792 $7,244 $35,548
2019 $13,811 $47,918 $6,657 $41,261
2018 $13,073 $47,918 $6,657 $41,261
2017 $13,044 $47,918 $6,657 $41,261
2016 $11,991 $39,771 $5,482 $34,289
2015 $11,740 $39,771 $5,482 $34,289
2014 $11,513 $39,771 $5,482 $34,289
2013 $9,886 $37,666 $5,482 $32,184
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12291229

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-309-002-0000