NOT LISTED FOR SALE

823 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $893,525 - $1,015,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,837 Sq Ft
$522/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 14, 2021

Last sale price $800,000 $435 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,788/month

1 Day on Market

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 2021

Seamlessly 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

Victoria Freund

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475146650 Listed on: 06/01/2021

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Last Buyer's Agent

Kate Waddell

Compass

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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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,094

Year Built

Built in 1956 | Remodeled in 2011

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2011
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2011

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Solar Tubes/Light Tubes, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • List Price: 795000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 65X184
  • 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: 13094
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2021
Closed on
Jul 6, 2021
Sold by
Wells Kirstin E
Bought by
Sweeney Birgit M and Birgit M Sweeney Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Victoria Freund
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kate Waddell
Compass
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.63%
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$958,381

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$158,381
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2010
Sold by
Valenti David A
Bought by
Ipema Brad and Wells Kirstin E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2005
Sold by
Valenti Jarmila M
Bought by
Declaration Valenti Jarmila M and Jarmila M Valenti Declaration Of Trust
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
Sweeney Birgit M $800,000 Proper Title Llc
Ipema Brad $575,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Declaration Valenti Jarmila M -- --
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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
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 $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
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11057835

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-322-013-0000