NOT LISTED FOR SALE

726 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,688,000 - $1,879,352

5 Beds
5 Baths
6,496 Sq Ft
$272/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 04, 2019

Last sale price $1,380,000 $212 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,238/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of October 2019

This grand 4 story Victorian has been meticulously renovated while maintaining the original charm & character. Set on an impressive professionally landscaped lot in central "walk to everything" RF location.The high end designer kitchen w/casual eating area, opens to family room, 3 season porch and mud room w/ slate floor & abundant storage. The spacious light filled living room has a new gas fireplace. Quarter sawn oak flrs, striking foyer with grand staircase & natural woodwork, private home office w/ built-ins and inviting open front porch. Large bedrooms w/ spacious custom closets. A lovely master suite. All baths have been tastefully remodeled. Convenient 2nd floor laundry. Expansive finished 3rd level perfect as studio, guest quarters, teen get-away or nanny suite. Finished lower level includes rec room, in-home theater, full bath and 2nd laundry area. **Living room hutch & 2nd floor hall mirror stay with house and theater equipment is as-is. A beautiful home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Wojack & Anne Ferri

Baird & Warner License #475133853 Listed on: 09/04/2019

Baird & Warner

Co-Listed By

Lynn Scheir

Baird & Warner License #475133988

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret McSheehy

Historic Homes Realty License #471005355

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1894 | 2005

Lot Details

  • Dog Run
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

1894 | 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2005
  • Square Footage Comments: 4,666 square feet above grade, not including basement
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 4666
  • Style Of House: Victorian
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1894
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 6496
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1894
  • Year Renovated: 2005

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X30, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Range Hood, Other
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Finished, Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Office, Foyer, Mud Room, Enclosed Porch, Recreation Room, Theatre Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet, Deck
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 21X23, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 10X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 8X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 9X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Slate
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 14X37, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Theater Rm, Dimensions: 15X22, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 14X19, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 7X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 10 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 13X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 6496
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 6496
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1830
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1830
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1830
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2836
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Porch Screened, Dog Run, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.4614

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 202
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15121030220000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 27219

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2019
Closed on
Oct 4, 2019
Sold by
Schuler Diane M
Bought by
Lichterman Jonathan and Lichterman Joy
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Wojack & Anne Ferri
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Margaret McSheehy
Historic Homes Realty
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$115,000
-7.69%
Current Estimated Value
$1,765,338

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$385,338
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2017
Sold by
Schuler R Richard and Schuler Diane M
Bought by
Schuler Diane M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2006
Sold by
Beyer Jeffrey D and Beyer Jamie
Bought by
Schuler R Richard and Schuler Diane M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2005
Sold by
Geier Paul A and Geier Stephanie S
Bought by
Beyer Jeffrey D and Beyer Jamie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,999
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2003
Sold by
Grotelueschen Seth J and Grotelueschen Laurie L
Bought by
Geier Paul A and Geier Stephanie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$896,250
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1999
Sold by
Declarati Vanikiotis Christine J
Bought by
Grotelueschen Seth J and Grotelueschen Laurie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
6.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 1996
Sold by
Vanikiotis Gary P and Vanikiotis Christinne J
Bought by
Vanikiotis Christinne J
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lichterman Jonathan $1,380,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Schuler Diane M -- Attorney
Schuler R Richard $1,850,000 Prairie Title
Beyer Jeffrey D $1,375,000 Git
Geier Paul A $1,195,000 Pntn
Geier Paul A $1,195,000 Pntn
Grotelueschen Seth J $885,000 --
Vanikiotis Christinne J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Schuler R Richard $1,000,000
Previous Owner Beyer Jeffrey D $999,999
Previous Owner Geier Paul A $896,250
Previous Owner Grotelueschen Seth J $240,000
Closed Grotelueschen Seth J $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Sold $1,380,000 -7.7% $212 / Sq Ft
09/07/2019 09/07/19 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2019 09/04/19 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $230 / 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 $35,862 $131,000 $26,130 $104,870
2023 $29,358 $131,000 $26,130 $104,870
2022 $29,358 $90,915 $22,613 $68,302
2021 $28,273 $90,914 $22,612 $68,302
2020 $27,626 $90,914 $22,612 $68,302
2019 $28,754 $96,055 $20,602 $75,453
2018 $27,219 $96,055 $20,602 $75,453
2017 $27,140 $96,055 $20,602 $75,453
2016 $29,279 $93,513 $17,085 $76,428
2015 $28,724 $93,513 $17,085 $76,428
2014 $26,327 $93,513 $17,085 $76,428
2013 $22,907 $83,815 $17,085 $66,730
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Kimberly Wojack & Anne Ferri

    Baird Warner

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  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Lynn Scheir

    Baird Warner

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  • Margaret McSheehy

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Margaret McSheehy

    Historic Homes Realty

    (708) 288-9957

    3 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Margaret McSheehy
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10505752

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-103-022-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

726 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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