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Sold on 03/01/2017
Mario Barrios of RE/MAX Vision 212

43 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$706,000

Last sold 03/01/2017 for $397K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 3,415

    Sqft ($116/Sqft)

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About 43 Franklin Ave

Property type House
Year built 1925
HOA fee $0/month
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Rental estimate
Property description
* Multiple offers have been received, submit highest and best by Friday 01/13 @ 5:30 PM * Click the virtual tour link to view the 3D walk-through of this property. Stellar, move-in ready, brick bungalow with unique 3,415 sq ft open & airy floorplan. Home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, foyer, sun room, office, wine cellar theater room and a finished walkout basement. High-quality features include a remodeled kitchen with new white cabinets, bamboo flooring and quartz counter tops. The 2nd floor is freshly painted and has new carpeting. Most windows have been recently replaced and the exterior has been painted and professionally landscaped. Huge 46 x 165 lot! Newly fenced yard features an expanded deck and patio with brick pavers and a fire pit. Located in the D90 school district, home of Lincoln School,recipient of the 2015 National Blue Ribbon. Easy access to Blue & Green Line, Metra and 290 Expressway. Bring your own ideas for a full second story, completely livable as is.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Mario Barrios
Listing Office - RE/MAX Vision 212
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09473109 • last updated 9 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 11 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Gas, Electric, Baseboard, Radiators
Levels/Style Bungalow
MLS # 9473109
Type Detached Single
SqFt 3415
Property Tax $ 10232.12
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1925
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Deck, Sunroom, Foyer, Other, Theater Rm, Bar, Deck, Foyer, Office, Sun/Florida Room, Theatre Room, Other
Dining Room Separate
Basement Finished, Cellar, Exterior Access, Full, Walkout
Attic Finished
Total # of Rooms 9
Kitchen Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Closet
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Exterior Features Deck, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Foundation Concrete
Exterior Brick
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Space/s, Off Alley
# Parking Spaces 2, 2
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Fenced Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan, Public
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Location
Community Features Curbs/Gutters, Gated Entry, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Cook
Elementary School LINCOLN 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 S Harlem To West On Madison, North On Franklin
APN 15123210020000
$706K
Range: $508K-$903K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $2,245/month
Gross rent multiplier: 14.7
  • Mar 2017
    Public Records
  • Mar 14, 2017 Sold
    $397,000
  • Mar 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09473109
  • Mar 1, 2017 Sold
    $397,000 (-0.7%)
  • Feb 1, 2017 Contingent
    —
  • Jan 31, 2017 Cancelled
    —
  • Jan 14, 2017 Contingent
    —
  • Jan 9, 2017 Listed
    $399,900
  • Jan 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09406572
  • Jan 9, 2017 Cancelled
    —
  • Jan 8, 2017 Re-Activated
    —
  • Dec 23, 2016 Contingent
    —
  • Dec 19, 2016 Listed
    $399,900 (-4.6%)
  • Dec 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09401334
  • Dec 19, 2016 Cancelled
    —
  • Dec 7, 2016 Listed
    $419,000 (+49.6%)
  • Feb 2014
    Public Records
  • Feb 18, 2014 Sold
    $280,000
  • Jan 2014
    mls logo MLS # 08475445
  • Jan 30, 2014 Sold
    $280,000 (-6.6%)
  • Oct 25, 2013 Listed
    $299,900 (-32.6%)
  • Nov 2012
    mls logo MLS # 07881551
  • Nov 11, 2012 Cancelled
    —
  • Aug 15, 2011 Listed
    $445,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $13,961 -3.5%
    $50,999 +13.86%
  • 2022
    $14,464 +9.7%
    $44,792 +5.66%
  • 2021
    $13,183 +9.3%
    $42,392 +6.78%
  • 2020
    $12,064 -2.1%
    $39,700
  • 2019
    $12,324 -6.1%
    $39,700 -11.11%
  • 2018
    $13,125 +0.4%
    $44,660 -7.01%
  • 2017
    $13,076 +25.1%
    $48,028 +37.22%
  • 2016
    $10,456 +2.2%
    $35,000
  • 2015
    $10,232 +1.0%
    $35,000
  • 2014
    $10,132 -12.0%
    —
  • 2013
    $11,518
    —
  • 43 Franklin Ave
    $397K
  • —
  • 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
45 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $854,000 4/1 2,186 0.01
35 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $735,000 3/2 1,960 0.02
31 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $900,000 4/2 2,007 0.02
103 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $765,000 3/1 1,671 0.03
27 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,006,000 4/2 2,660 0.03
42 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $694,000 3/2 1,446 0.04
38 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $741,000 3/2 1,632 0.04
46 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $930,000 4/2 2,399 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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