$879,000

Estimated payment $5,403/month

Total Views 808
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,221 Sq Ft
$396 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near park
  • Recreation Room
  • Highlands Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2-minute walk to Springdale Park

About This Home

We are live!! 5301 Franklin Ave is a well-maintained brick ranch on a premier corner lot in Western Springs' coveted Springdale neighborhood. Located just steps from schools and Springdale Park, this home offers the ultimate in convenient, one-level living. The main floor features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gorgeous hardwood floors, fresh paint, and a cozy fireplace. Downstairs, the fully finished basement provides incredible flexible space for a rec room, play area, overnight guests, a second fireplace, and ample storage. Complete with a private outdoor retreat, this home perfectly blends comfort and lifestyle. Don't miss out!

Listing Agent

Kathryn Blaine Puffenberger

Baird & Warner License #475193750 Listed on: 07/20/2026

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,853

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 89 x 128 x 38 x 40 x 98
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,221 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Highlands Elementary School
  • Highlands Middle School
  • Lyons Twp High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Shared Well

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Ranch

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,853

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

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: 1961
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 2221
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2947
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4442
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Highlands Elementary School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Highlands Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 89 X 128 X 38 X 40 X 98
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8852.81
  • Tax Year: 2023
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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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 $12,526 $64,000 $8,245 $55,755
2024 $12,526 $64,000 $8,245 $55,755
2023 $10,956 $64,000 $8,245 $55,755
2022 $10,956 $48,860 $7,100 $41,760
2021 $10,446 $48,859 $7,099 $41,760
2020 $10,301 $48,859 $7,099 $41,760
2019 $8,917 $43,614 $6,412 $37,202
2018 $8,703 $43,614 $6,412 $37,202
2017 $8,462 $43,614 $6,412 $37,202
2016 $9,416 $42,193 $5,496 $36,697
2015 $9,214 $42,193 $5,496 $36,697
2014 $9,095 $42,193 $5,496 $36,697
2013 $8,076 $38,811 $5,496 $33,315
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/20/2026 07/20/26 For Sale $879,000 +13.1% $396 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Sold $777,000 +7.2% $350 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/06/2025 04/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $725,000 0.0% $326 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Price Changed $725,000 +49.1% $326 / Sq Ft
06/26/2012 06/26/12 Sold $486,100 +2.3% $219 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/02/2012 05/02/12 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2012 04/30/12 For Sale $475,000 -- $214 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $777,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $486,500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $610,000 --
Legal Action Court Order $415,000 Cti
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Joint Tenancy Deed $319,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $332,000 Unknown
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12686293

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-08-314-001-0000

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