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Sold on 07/12/2018
Dean Rouso of Baird & Warner

1206 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$530,000

Last sold 07/12/2018 after 57 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,540

    Sqft ($209/Sqft)

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About 1206 Franklin Ave

Property type House
Year built 1950
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 10,881 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Amazing location! Rare, hard-to-find, large solid brick ranch on over-sized lot! Sought after River Forest location in top-rated school district. Heated floors throughout this 2500 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath home. Large living room with beautiful built-ins, stone fireplace and picturesque window that lets in tons of sunshine. Great flow into a formal dining room overlooking the awesome front yard. Kitchen has sizeable eat-in area. 3 spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space. Nice family room with wet bar. Huge utility room with washer/dryer. Great sun room with built-in brick cooking grille ready for all your weekend and holiday hosting with family and friends. Nice backyard with sprinkler system. 2 car attached garage. Blocks from everything including Willard Elementary, Dominican University & Constitution Park and short trip downtown. Proudly and lovingly maintained, ready for your personal decorating touches. Hurry.....won't last!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Dean Rouso
Listing Office - Baird & Warner
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09944855 • last updated 8 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Radiant
Levels/Style Ranch
MLS # 9944855
Type Detached Single
SqFt 2540
Property Tax $ 6712.89
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1950
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Slab, None
Other Room(s) Foyer, Utility Room-1st Floor, Eating Area, Screened Porch, Eating Area, Utility Room-1st Floor, Foyer
Total # of Rooms 8
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior Features Bar-Wet, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Exterior Features Grill-Outdoors
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Brick
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Attached, Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Location
Community Features Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Cook
Elementary School WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle School ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
High School District 200
Elementary School District 90
Middle School District 90
High School OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
Directions Division East To Franklin
APN 15011110700000
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  • Jul 2018
    Public Records
  • Jul 17, 2018 Sold
    $530,000
  • Jul 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09944855
  • Jul 13, 2018 Sold
    $530,000 (-3.6%)
  • Jun 1, 2018 Contingent
    —
  • May 16, 2018 Listed
    $549,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $18,898 +9.8%
    $74,999 +26.15%
  • 2022
    $17,211 +3.5%
    $59,453
  • 2021
    $16,625 +1.6%
    $59,453
  • 2020
    $16,369 +3.6%
    $59,453 +4.18%
  • 2019
    $15,799 +198.1%
    $57,066
  • 2018
    $5,300 +2.1%
    $57,066
  • 2017
    $5,189 -22.7%
    $57,066 +22.36%
  • 2016
    $6,713 -3.1%
    $46,638
  • 2015
    $6,928 +11.5%
    $46,638
  • 2014
    $6,213 +0.2%
    —
  • 2013
    $6,200
    —
  • 1206 Franklin Ave
    $530K
  • —
  • 60305
    $399K +2% y/y
  • River Forest
    $399K +2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1200 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,315,000 4/1 2,862 0.01
1210 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,641,000 4/2 3,643 0.01
1218 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,447,000 5/3 3,719 0.02
1211 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $898,000 4/2 2,035 0.04
1201 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,371,000 5/3 3,364 0.04
1213 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,097,000 3/1 2,656 0.04
1224 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $909,000 4/2 2,188 0.04
1142 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $2,247,000 6/5 6,350 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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10/10
Willard Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-4
River Forest School District 90
8/10
Roosevelt School
public Grades 5-8
River Forest School District 90
8/10
Oak Park & River Forest High School
public Grades 9-12
Oak Park - River Forest School District 200
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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