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Sold on 01/19/2018
Vanessa Carlson of iRealty Flat Fee Brokerage,LLC

20 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$662,000

Last sold 01/19/2018 for $379K

  • 3

    bed

  • 1.1

    bath

  • 1,304

    Sqft ($291/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 20 Franklin Ave

Property type House
Year built 1920
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,427 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Charming Bungalow perfect for young family or downsizing couple. An inviting porch welcomes you to a bright and cozy interior. Living room provides a cheery and open space with fireplace. 3 good size bedrooms, 1 full bath and large open basement with ample storage space, half bath and potting/gardening area. 2 car garage. Bright eat in kitchen, dining room, and 3 season porch that looks out onto stone patio and beautiful, welcoming garden. Featuring 4 month old, energy efficient roof, new electrical updates, and new copper pipes, this home will hold value and will not need upkeep for years to come. With District 90 Blue Ribbon Schools, 2 universities in town, Triton College 7 minute drive away, educational opportunities abound for children and adults alike. Vibrant walking neighborhood with downtown Forest Park and Oak Park theater, shopping and dining just blocks away. The Prairie Bike Path and Salt Creek trail as well as Cook County Forest Preserve with the Des Plaines River provide
Listed by
Listing Agent - Vanessa Carlson
Listing Office - iRealty Flat Fee Brokerage,LLC
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09637534 • last updated 8 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas
Levels/Style Bungalow
MLS # 9637534
Type Detached Single
SqFt 1304
Property Tax $ 7964.18
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1920
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Unfinished, Full
Attic Full, Pull Down Stair
Total # of Rooms 7
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space
Other Room(s) Sun/Florida Room
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Exterior Features Patio, Porch, Stamped Concrete Patio
Foundation Concrete
Exterior Stucco
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener(s)
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Location
County Cook
High School District 200
Elementary School District 90
Middle School District 90
Directions 3 Houses North Of Madison
APN 15123200180000
$662K
Range: $463K-$860K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,526/month
Gross rent multiplier: 20.7
  • Jan 2018
    Public Records
  • Jan 22, 2018 Sold
    $379,500
  • Dec 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09637534
  • Dec 30, 2017 Sold
    $379,250 (-4.9%)
  • Nov 21, 2017 Contingent
    —
  • Oct 7, 2017 Price Change
    $399,000 (-2.7%)
  • Sep 23, 2017 Price Change
    $410,000 (-2.1%)
  • Jul 18, 2017 Price Change
    $419,000 (-2.3%)
  • May 24, 2017 Listed
    $429,000 (+7.2%)
  • Jul 2006
    Public Records
  • Jul 6, 2006 Sold
    $400,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $9,308 +2.1%
    $39,969 +16.21%
  • 2022
    $9,119 +3.2%
    $34,395
  • 2021
    $8,832 -7.1%
    $34,395
  • 2020
    $9,509 -6.5%
    $34,395 +5.05%
  • 2019
    $10,165 +17.6%
    $32,743 -7.99%
  • 2018
    $8,641 -12.4%
    $35,586 -4.03%
  • 2017
    $9,870 +21.1%
    $37,079 +33.26%
  • 2016
    $8,148 +2.3%
    $27,824
  • 2015
    $7,964 +8.9%
    $27,824
  • 2014
    $7,311 -22.6%
    —
  • 2013
    $9,444
    —
  • 20 Franklin Ave
    $379K
  • —
  • 60305
    $400K +2% y/y
  • River Forest
    $400K +2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
16 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $703,000 3/1 1,584 0.01
24 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $974,000 5/3 2,190 0.01
12 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $534,000 3/1 1,304 0.02
26 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $962,000 5/4 2,397 0.02
30 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $836,000 4/2 1,975 0.03
17 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $883,000 3/2 2,150 0.04
21 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $718,000 4/2 1,880 0.04
25 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $881,000 3/1 2,361 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
Lincoln Elementary School
public Grades 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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