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Sold on 03/10/2025
Swati Saxena of Baird & Warner

239 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

  • $675,000

    Last sold 03/10/2025 after 10 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,855

    Sqft ($364/Sqft)

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About 239 Franklin Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1921
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Be prepared to be wowed by this top-to-bottom turnkey, sundrenched, fantastic River Forest bungalow! Enter into the huge, sunny, inviting sunroom and be welcomed into the massive, open first floor. Pristinely maintained with soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, bright tall windows, modern, updated lighting and fans, this space has great flow and is perfect for today's living and entertaining. Gather with your loved ones in the sunlit living area and host your largest holiday gatherings in the oversized dining area without missing any of the action from the oversized kitchen. You'll marvel at this thoughtfully-designed chef's domain boasting miles of granite countertops, loads of custom cherry cabinetry, large range, dual ovens (one electric), range hood, peninsula eating bar, large pantry closet with pull out drawers, small appliance shelves with power, and a custom built-in banquette breakfast area overlooking the deep backyard. Off the living room, tucked away behind barn doors, is a first floor bedroom that could also serve as a family room, play space or home office. The expanded, roomy, spa-like first floor bath with double sinks, an extra long tub and loads of storage is a Zen retreat and perfect for guests or family. A spacious and handy back mudroom completes this level. When you're ready to retire, head upstairs to find three additional bedrooms! Up a half flight of stairs is the first large, sundrenched bedroom with windows on three sides and gorgeous hardwood floors. At the top level you'll find two additional bedrooms, plus a large sitting area. Another beautiful, spa-like bath with a walk in shower completes this level. The bight, clean, dry full basement has tall ceilings, high windows, drain tile and sump pump, a perfect wine cellar, laundry and a workshop area and is ready for your ideas if you need to add additional living space. Outside, you'll find a large deck (with a fun slide!) and a huge, deep, sunlit yard that will make any gardener thrilled. And one parking spot in back with additional parking in driveway means your guests are always welcome. This beautiful home was gutted down to the studs and completely re-envisioned and renovated in 2014. Everything was redone then - first floor opened up; new kitchen; new hardwood floors; new recessed lighting; new light fixtures; enlarged, new first floor bath; new, widened staircase; new upstairs bath; new drywall; new Pella windows; new zoned heating and cooling; new drain tile; new sump-pump; new roof; new siding; new 200A service and new electric panel; new plumbing and so much more. All this in a fantastic River Forest location that's minutes to ice cream, coffee, dining, shopping, gyms, grocery, parks, schools, Metra, and more! This is the one you've been waiting for. Nothing to do but unpack and enjoy summer in your new house! Welcome home!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Swati Saxena
Listing Office - Baird & Warner
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12291229 • last updated 1 year ago
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Overview
Levels/Style Bungalow
MLS # 12291229
Status Closed
SubType 1.5 Story
Living Area 1855
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 13053.83
Year Built 1921
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 10
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Asphalt
Construction Brick
# Garage Spaces 1
Fencing Fenced
Other Structures Shed(s)
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Mature Trees
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area River Forest
County Cook
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School District 90
High School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Middle School District 90
Middle School Roosevelt School
High School District 200
APN 15123090020000
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  • May 2025
    Public Records
  • May 29, 2025 Sold
    $675,000
  • May 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12291229
  • May 16, 2025 Sold
    $675,000
  • Mar 12, 2025 Active
  • Feb 28, 2025 Listed
    $675,000 (+80.0%)
  • Aug 2013
    mls logo MLS # 08382920
  • Aug 23, 2013 Sold
    $375,000 (-6.0%)
  • Jul 1, 2013 Listed
    $399,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $13,054 +2.7%
    $50,999 +19.18%
  • 2022
    $12,714 +3.6%
    $42,792
  • 2021
    $12,272 +1.8%
    $42,792
  • 2020
    $12,061 -12.7%
    $42,792 -10.7%
  • 2019
    $13,811 +5.6%
    $47,918
  • 2018
    $13,073 +0.2%
    $47,918
  • 2017
    $13,044 +8.8%
    $47,918 +20.48%
  • 2016
    $11,991 +2.1%
    $39,771
  • 2015
    $11,740 +2.0%
    $39,771
  • 2014
    $11,513 +16.5%
  • 2013
    $9,886
  • 239 Franklin Ave
    $675K
  • River Forest
  • 60305
    $550K +37% y/y
  • River Forest
    $564K +38% y/y
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Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
235 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $869,000 3/2 1,214 0.01
243 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $938,000 3/4 2,189 0.01
233 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $860,000 4/1 2,000 0.02
303 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $697,000 3/1 1,663 0.03
229 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,082,000 4/2 2,526 0.03
307 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $965,000 3/3 1,482 0.03
225 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,308,000 5/2 3,284 0.03
234 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $776,000 4/1 1,637 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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