
823 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305
Estimated Value: $893,525 - $1,015,000
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- Ranch Style House
- Granite Countertops
- Willard Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 5-minute walk to Centennial Park
About This Home
As of July 2021Seamlessly renovated to preserve classic mid-century elements while incorporating modern design, this single-story home is the epitome of easy living. 823 Franklin is situated on a 65-foot wide, park-like lot with newer patio, landscaping, and a treehouse to boot! Oversized windows line the home allowing for vast amounts of natural light and a 360-degree view of the perennials and shrubs that flower all year long. With custom cabinetry from Stan Dunham in North Carolina, the kitchen design is timeless and offers an island with seating, a built-in desk, and loads of storage. Off the kitchen are the dining and family rooms, creating an open-concept layout with sliding doors that lead to the patio. Another picturesque window is centered in the living room along with a stone fireplace and built-in shelving. Three bedrooms, a spacious full-bath, half-bath, laundry room, and mudroom off the attached garage complete the first floor. Stand tall as you walk down to the basement which runs the entire footprint of the house. Not a drop of water has been seen, allowing for true recreational space. Next to the bedroom is a full bathroom and additional storage rooms. All has been done in this magnificent home (newer electric, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, fireplace, radon remediation, sump pump w/back-up) and it has been done with pride. Simply idyllic in every way.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475146650 Listed on: 06/01/2021

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,094
Year Built
- Built in 1956 | Remodeled in 2011
Lot Details
- 0.28
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Blinds
- Sliding Doors
- Mud Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Family or Dining Combination
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Range with Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Sinks
- Solar Tube
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Sink Near Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Willard Elementary School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Patio
- Lot Dimensions are 65x184
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Sweeney Birgit M | $800,000 | Proper Title Llc | |
Ipema Brad | $575,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
Declaration Valenti Jarmila M | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | Wells Kirstin E | $231,000 | |
Previous Owner | Wells Kirstin E | $344,500 | |
Previous Owner | Ipema Brad | $345,000 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/14/2021 07/14/21 | Sold | $800,000 | +0.6% | $435 / Sq Ft |
06/03/2021 06/03/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/01/2021 06/01/21 | For Sale | $795,000 | -- | $433 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $16,907 | $68,493 | $14,352 | $54,141 |
2023 | $16,907 | $73,039 | $14,352 | $58,687 |
2022 | $16,907 | $58,514 | $12,558 | $45,956 |
2021 | $17,161 | $58,513 | $12,558 | $45,955 |
2020 | $16,838 | $58,513 | $12,558 | $45,955 |
2019 | $13,094 | $45,610 | $11,362 | $34,248 |
2018 | $12,394 | $45,610 | $11,362 | $34,248 |
2017 | $12,368 | $45,610 | $11,362 | $34,248 |
2016 | $12,676 | $41,900 | $9,568 | $32,332 |
2015 | $12,413 | $41,900 | $9,568 | $32,332 |
2014 | $11,386 | $41,900 | $9,568 | $32,332 |
2013 | $11,375 | $42,945 | $9,568 | $33,377 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2021
Victoria Freund
@ Properties
(773) 848-8932
6 in this area
19 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Kate Waddell
Compass
(773) 517-2666
2 in this area
535 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11057835

APN: 15-01-322-013-0000
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