NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $859,000 - $906,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,397 Sq Ft
$365/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 13, 2020

Last sale price $620,000 $259 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,266/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Detached Garage
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of January 2020

Move-in ready home offers five bedrooms and four full baths. Originally built in 1915, with the 2nd-floor addition in 2004. First floor has fabulous stripped and refinished woodwork, LR, separate DR, 2 bedrooms, full bath and great kitchen with island, hardwood floor and eating area that overlooks custom deck with gas line to grill and private backyard. Second-floor addition has a much sought after 2nd-floor laundry, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, one of which is in the Master Suite with a large walk-in closet. Finished rec room in basement with additional full bath, 2nd laundry room, 2 sump pumps, and a 1-year-old 60 gal HW tank. Newer plumbing PVC in 2004. Three car garage built in 2011 has 2nd-floor walk-up bonus room

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Gagliardo

Compass License #471001960 Listed on: 11/05/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristine Daley

Baird & Warner License #475153241

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,762

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1915 | 2000

Lot Details

  • 7,405

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $8,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,762

Year Built | Renovated

1915 | 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2000
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1915
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Year Renovated: 2000

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Dish
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Eating Area, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 22X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 7X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 21X19, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2397
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Acreage: 0.1705

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • Middle School: Roosevelt School
  • Junior High Dist: 90
  • High School #2: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 45 X 165
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123200160000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13856.26

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2019
Closed on
Jan 8, 2020
Sold by
Vollrath Forrest F and Vollrath Darla K
Bought by
Ferro Mario J and Ferro Maria T
Seller's Agent
Andrew Gagliardo
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kristine Daley
Baird & Warner
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-5.92%
Current Estimated Value
$874,076

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$254,076
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%
Original Mortgage
$594,878
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2000
Sold by
Raino Karen and Ryan Timothy
Bought by
Vollrath Forrest F and Vollrath Darla K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
8.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ferro Mario J $620,000 Prairie Title
Vollrath Forrest F $260,000 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ferro Marlo J $596,166
Closed Ferro Mario J $594,878
Previous Owner Vollrath Forrest P $317,500
Previous Owner Vollrath Forrest F $100,000
Previous Owner Vollrath Forrest F $350,000
Previous Owner Vollrath Forrest F $100,000
Previous Owner Vollrath Forrest F $100,000
Previous Owner Vollrath Forrest F $353,000
Previous Owner Vollrath Forrest F $100,000
Previous Owner Vollrath Forrest F $355,000
Previous Owner Vollrath Forrest F $100,000
Previous Owner Vollrath Forrest F $234,500
Previous Owner Vollrath Forrest F $235,000
Previous Owner Vollrath Forrest F $234,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/13/2020 01/13/20 Sold $620,000 -2.4% $259 / Sq Ft
11/27/2019 11/27/19 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2019 11/21/19 Price Changed $635,000 -3.6% $265 / Sq Ft
11/05/2019 11/05/19 For Sale $659,000 -- $275 / 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
2024 $17,762 $68,197 $7,982 $60,215
2023 $16,370 $68,197 $7,982 $60,215
2022 $16,370 $54,113 $6,868 $47,245
2021 $16,829 $54,113 $6,868 $47,245
2020 $15,501 $54,113 $6,868 $47,245
2019 $13,954 $48,378 $6,311 $42,067
2018 $13,856 $50,584 $6,311 $44,273
2017 $13,824 $50,584 $6,311 $44,273
2016 $12,379 $40,977 $5,197 $35,780
2015 $12,121 $40,977 $5,197 $35,780
2014 $11,119 $40,977 $5,197 $35,780
2013 $12,578 $49,086 $5,197 $43,889
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10567058

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-320-016-0000