NOT LISTED FOR SALE

407 Franklin Ave Unit 5F River Forest, IL 60305

River Forest Area

Estimated Value: $330,000 - $349,287

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,250 Sq Ft
1968 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 15, 2025

Last sale price $337,900 $270 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,663 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Elevator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Balcony
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to this fantastic updated River Forest condo! A rare find on the top floor with a skylight! Entire unit is bright and airy with loads of closets, large balcony and TWO parking spaces (1 indoor/1 outdoor). Beautifully renovated in 2016 with replacements of: all doors throughout, closet shelving, flooring, wall switches, electric sockets, new trim in every room, newer custom bedroom blinds, SS appliances, upgraded granite kitchen counters/backsplash, lighting in every room and 2 totally new baths. High end professional painting and custom wood like blinds in both bedrooms. This gorgeous condo is in a well managed/capitalized building (no special assessments). So walkable! 2 blocks to award winning Lincoln School, Metra and 5 min. walk to RF Town Square. Near village hall, Oak Park restaurants, highways, airport, shopping and parks. You'll love it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Sliwa

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475121736 Listed on: 06/09/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

April Moon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475139031

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,339

Year Built

  • Built in 1968 | Remodeled in 2016

HOA Fees

  • $377 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 5th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,250 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Overhead Sewers

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 29 Units
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,339

Year Built

Built in 1968 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$377 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • EntryLevel: 5
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Age: 51-60 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: 2016
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1250
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Overhead Sewers
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 377
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 1.16
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4339
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 29

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Nancy Sliwa
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
April Moon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$337,900
Sold Price
$337,900
Views
81
Current Estimated Value
$350,638

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,738
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.97%
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1999
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
$112,000
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 1999
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
$112,000
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$338,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$183,500 Prairie Title
$245,000 --
-- --
$145,000 --
$147,000 --
$132,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $195,000
Previous Owner $112,000
Previous Owner $144,500
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $337,900 0.0% $270 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $337,900 -- $270 / 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 $4,339 $21,818 $817 $21,001
2024 $4,339 $21,818 $817 $21,001
2023 $3,752 $21,818 $817 $21,001
2022 $3,752 $17,777 $1,387 $16,390
2021 $3,664 $17,776 $1,386 $16,390
2020 $3,705 $17,776 $1,386 $16,390
2019 $3,297 $16,794 $1,253 $15,541
2018 $3,118 $16,794 $1,253 $15,541
2017 $3,139 $16,794 $1,253 $15,541
2016 $4,694 $14,591 $1,044 $13,547
2015 $3,190 $14,591 $1,044 $13,547
2014 $2,949 $14,591 $1,044 $13,547
2013 $2,777 $14,348 $1,044 $13,304
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12388198

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-116-024-1057

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