$900,000
SOLD SEP 17, 2025

755 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,183 Sq Ft
1950 Built

Recently Sold

$412 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Living Room
  • Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to this inviting ranch home in the heart of River Forest. With 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, this meticulously maintained property offers comfort, functionality, and room to grow. Step through the welcoming foyer into a huge living room featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace - ideal for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests. A formal dining room sets the stage for memorable gatherings, while the eat-in kitchen provides a dining area for everyday convenience. Storage is plentiful with tons of closet space throughout the home. The 2-car garage, connected by a covered breezeway, which offers easy access in any weather - essentially attached for added amenity. A three-season room opens to the expansive yard, complete with a deck for enjoying the outdoors. The open lower level is a blank canvas, ready for your personal touch - whether you envision a recreation area, home gym, office, or guest suite. Don't miss this opportunity to own a solid, spacious home in a highly sought-after neighborhood. This River Forest gem could be your forever home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly O'Brien

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #471020751 Listed on: 09/05/2025

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth August

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135225

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,613

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,183 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x201

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,613

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 2183
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

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 Dimensions: 75x201
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15613
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2025
Closed on
Sep 26, 2025
Sold by
Edward B Oshea B and Edward Lene L
Bought by
Arado Scott B
Seller's Agent
Kelly O'Brien
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth August
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$900,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$888,476

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$11,524
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2006
Sold by
Oshea Edward B and Oshea Irene L
Bought by
Oshea Edward B and Oshea Irene L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2002
Sold by
Lasalle Bank National Assn
Bought by
Oshea Edward B and Oshea Irene L
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $900,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $453,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Sold $900,000 0.0% $412 / Sq Ft
09/05/2025 09/05/25 For Sale $900,000 -- $412 / 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 $15,613 $63,001 $19,728 $43,273
2024 $15,613 $63,001 $19,728 $43,273
2023 $14,017 $63,001 $19,728 $43,273
2022 $14,017 $49,566 $17,072 $32,494
2021 $13,550 $49,564 $17,071 $32,493
2020 $13,364 $49,564 $17,071 $32,493
2019 $13,964 $51,153 $15,554 $35,599
2018 $13,216 $51,153 $15,554 $35,599
2017 $13,200 $51,153 $15,554 $35,599
2016 $13,664 $46,756 $12,898 $33,858
2015 $13,355 $46,756 $12,898 $33,858
2014 $12,260 $46,756 $12,898 $33,858
2013 $11,748 $46,143 $12,898 $33,245
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12462728

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-104-028-0000