NOT LISTED FOR SALE

719 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,129,000 - $1,279,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,250 Sq Ft
$366/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 02, 2019

Last sale price $750,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,042/month

231 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of December 2019

Just 10 miles west of downtown Chicago and offers a combination of suburban/urban living. Walk to nearby transportation for a quick commute. This centrally located home combines exquisite crafts manship with contemporary amenities. Steps from shopping, dining and nightlife. Blue Ribbon award winning schools right down the street. This 6 br. home has the layout everyone is looking for. From the large living room/sunroom, to the formal dining rm that can seat up to 24...that flows into the family room/gourmet kitchen area. Master has a sitting room, walk-in closet and marble bath - with towel warmer. Three other large bedrooms and a 2nd marble bath. Third floor use as an office, bedroom, artist studio or extra storage. Lower level has a recreation room and office/bedroom, and storage with refrigerator and stove. The yard is landscaped with underground sprinklers. Brick patio for grilling with underground gas piping. Attached glass/screened 3-season porch. w/speakers. Check virtual tour

Last Agent to Sell the Property

April Moon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475139031 Listed on: 02/06/2019

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Last Buyer's Agent

Juana Honeycutt

Compass License #475122247

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,163

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 10,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x201

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,250 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,163

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

10,049 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 3250
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Heated Sun Room, Screened Porch, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Sitting Room, Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch, Porch Screened
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Space Pac
  • Heating: Steam, Baseboard
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No

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 Size Acres: 0.2307
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X201
  • 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: 18163
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2019
Closed on
Nov 26, 2019
Sold by
Wolfman Paul I and Wolfman Judith A
Bought by
Honeycutt Juana and Honeycutt Thomas F
Seller's Agent
April Moon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Juana Honeycutt
Compass
List Price
$884,500
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$134,500
-15.21%
Current Estimated Value
$1,190,029

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$440,029
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.72%
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Outstanding Balance
$599,055
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$590,974

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2018
Sold by
Wolfman Paul I
Bought by
Wolfman Paul I and Wolfman Judith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$710,210
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1998
Sold by
Wolfman Paul I and Wolfman Judith A
Bought by
Wolfman Paul I
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Honeycutt Juana $750,000 Chicago Title
Wolfman Paul I -- First American Title
Wolfman Paul I -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Honeycutt Juana $675,000
Previous Owner Wolfman Paul I $710,210
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/02/2019 12/02/19 Sold $750,000 -4.9% $231 / Sq Ft
09/25/2019 09/25/19 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2019 09/05/19 Price Changed $789,000 -1.3% $243 / Sq Ft
06/22/2019 06/22/19 Price Changed $799,000 -2.8% $246 / Sq Ft
05/10/2019 05/10/19 Price Changed $822,000 -2.0% $253 / Sq Ft
04/25/2019 04/25/19 Price Changed $839,000 -1.1% $258 / Sq Ft
04/01/2019 04/01/19 Price Changed $848,000 -3.1% $261 / Sq Ft
02/27/2019 02/27/19 Price Changed $875,000 +2.9% $269 / Sq Ft
02/26/2019 02/26/19 Price Changed $850,000 -3.9% $262 / Sq Ft
02/06/2019 02/06/19 For Sale $884,500 -- $272 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $22,929 $81,590 $13,065 $68,525
2024 $22,929 $87,072 $13,065 $74,007
2023 $19,486 $89,233 $13,065 $76,168
2022 $19,486 $63,763 $11,306 $52,457
2021 $19,830 $63,763 $11,306 $52,457
2020 $19,376 $63,763 $11,306 $52,457
2019 $21,141 $68,101 $10,301 $57,800
2018 $20,014 $68,101 $10,301 $57,800
2017 $18,163 $68,101 $10,301 $57,800
2016 $17,116 $57,486 $8,542 $48,944
2015 $16,746 $57,486 $8,542 $48,944
2014 $15,367 $57,486 $8,542 $48,944
2013 $16,669 $61,708 $8,542 $53,166
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10265124

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-104-010-0000

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