Joelle Venzera
Compass
(708) 564-3952
113 Total Sales
6 in River Forest
$143K - $1.3M Price Range
557 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305
River Forest AreaEstimated Value: $841,053 - $916,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,640
Sq Ft
$538/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Sauna
- Landscaped Professionally
- Recreation Room
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
- Deck
- Wooded Lot
About This Home
As of November 2020This is truly a great opportunity to purchase a well-designed ranch home in the heart of River Forest. The main floor features a cozy living room/family room with picture windows, a gas fire place and which opens to the a lovely patio. The spacious eat-in kitchen features all stainless appliances and booth-style breakfast seating. The dining room features picture window looking out to the back yard. The front room features lots of lights, big picture windows and a gorgeous French door. It can be used as living room, office or bedroom. An exciting feature of this home is the basement which has a sauna, kitchen, a huge family activities space, and a guest bedroom, as well. A large ball pit for children can stay with the home. Very walkable to local elementary school, middle school, parks, library, Metra and all that downtown River Forest offers!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475157365 Listed on: 09/09/2020
Last Buyer's Agent
Kirstin Gloor
Coldwell Banker Realty License #475144911
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1960
Lot Details
- Southern Exposure
- East or West Exposure
- Landscaped Professionally
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- Attached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Side Driveway
- Garage Is Owned
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Slab Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
- Wet Bar
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Recreation Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Sauna
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Wine Cooler
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Bidet
- Soaking Tub
- Shower Body Spray
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Eco-Friendly Details
- North or South Exposure
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 9, 2020
Closed on
Nov 23, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Fei Martin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Kirstin Gloor
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$730,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-9.59%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$222,013
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.25%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 9, 2015
Closed on
Apr 30, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kara Keller
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Laura Talaske
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$575,500
Premium/Discount to List
$16,500
2.95%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.50%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 19, 2011
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
$404,000
Interest Rate
4.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 8, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 22, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in River Forest, IL
-
Joelle Venzera
-
Deneen Ruffolo
Deneen Ruffolo
Realty Executives Midwest
(708) 286-5683
91 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$112,000 Price
-
Ali Bakir
Ali Bakir
MorphEasy Realty
(833) 433-0982
132 Total Sales
2 in River Forest
$270K - $495K Price Range
-
Israel Hernandez
Israel Hernandez
Epique Realty Inc
(219) 351-6354
93 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$147,500 Price
-
Elizabeth Goodchild
Elizabeth Goodchild
Realty of America
(224) 479-1826
485 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$135,000 Price
-
Lisa Grimes
Lisa Grimes
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
(708) 340-6771
55 Total Sales
9 in River Forest
$132K - $2.1M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $660,000 | Near North Title Group Llc | ||
| $575,500 | Baird & Warner Title Svcs In | ||
| $505,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun | ||
| $270,000 | -- | ||
| $274,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $510,400 | ||
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | ||
| Closed | $404,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2020 11/30/20 | Sold | $660,000 | -4.2% | $402 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/18/2020 10/18/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/28/2020 09/28/20 | Price Changed | $689,000 | -5.6% | $420 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/09/2020 09/09/20 | For Sale | $730,000 | +26.8% | $445 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/15/2015 05/15/15 | Sold | $575,500 | +3.0% | $183 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/11/2015 03/11/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/09/2015 03/09/15 | For Sale | $559,000 | -- | $178 / 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 | $14,527 | $49,869 | $13,130 | $36,739 |
| 2024 | $14,527 | $53,064 | $13,130 | $39,934 |
| 2023 | $14,226 | $55,024 | $13,130 | $41,894 |
| 2022 | $14,226 | $44,054 | $11,363 | $32,691 |
| 2021 | $13,700 | $44,053 | $11,362 | $32,691 |
| 2020 | $12,444 | $44,053 | $11,362 | $32,691 |
| 2019 | $13,828 | $47,974 | $10,352 | $37,622 |
| 2018 | $13,089 | $47,974 | $10,352 | $37,622 |
| 2017 | $13,060 | $47,974 | $10,352 | $37,622 |
| 2016 | $14,230 | $46,731 | $8,585 | $38,146 |
| 2015 | $13,939 | $46,731 | $8,585 | $38,146 |
| 2014 | $13,780 | $50,172 | $8,585 | $41,587 |
| 2013 | -- | $50,500 | $8,585 | $41,915 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Fei Martin
Seller's Agent in 2020
Fei Martin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(312) 646-9084
114 Total Sales
-
K
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Kirstin Gloor
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
Kara Keller
Seller's Agent in 2015
Kara Keller
Baird & Warner
(708) 705-5272
169 Total Sales
-
L
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Laura Talaske
@ Properties
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD10853329
APN: 15-12-110-046-0000
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