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Sold on 01/12/2024
Brian Behan of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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539 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

  • $975,000

    Last sold 01/12/2024 after 1 Day

  • 5

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 3,781

    Sqft ($258/Sqft)

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About 539 Franklin Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1908
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 10,102 Sqft
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
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Listed by
Listing Agent - Brian Behan
Listing Office - @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12045439 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 18 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Victorian
MLS # 12045439
Status Closed
SubType 3 Stories
Living Area 3781
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.2319
Property Tax $ 23574.67
Year Built 1908
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5%-$495, % Of Net Sale Price
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 5
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 12
Laundry Laundry Chute
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Living Room
Exterior
Roof Asphalt
Exterior Vinyl Siding
# Garage Spaces 2.5
Driveway Desc Side Drive
Parking Desc Garage
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
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 15121100130000
Directions Between Chicago Avenue And Lake Street On The East Side Of Franklin Avenue.
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  • May 2024
    Public Records
  • May 17, 2024 Sold
    $975,000
  • May 2024
    mls logo MLS # 12045439
  • May 3, 2024 Sold
    $975,000
  • Jan 12, 2024 Listed
    $975,000 (+16.8%)
  • Jan 2022
    Public Records
  • Jan 11, 2022 Sold
    $835,000
  • Dec 2021
    mls logo MLS # 11285877
  • Dec 30, 2021 Sold
    $835,000 (-6.7%)
  • Nov 23, 2021 Listed
    $895,000
  • Jun 2021
    mls logo MLS # 11105343
  • Jun 15, 2021 Price Change
    $895,000 (-3.7%)
  • May 23, 2021 Listed
    $929,000 (+44.0%)
  • Apr 2001
    Public Records
  • Apr 6, 2001 Sold
    $645,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $22,859 -3.0%
    $83,500 +14.38%
  • 2022
    $23,575 +8.8%
    $73,004
  • 2021
    $21,668 +2.0%
    $73,004
  • 2020
    $21,241 -8.9%
    $73,004 -7.03%
  • 2019
    $23,312 +0.7%
    $78,523 -4.46%
  • 2018
    $23,145 +0.3%
    $82,191
  • 2017
    $23,080 +7.8%
    $82,191 +18.98%
  • 2016
    $21,420 -4.5%
    $69,081 -6.1%
  • 2015
    $22,421 +9.1%
    $73,569
  • 2014
    $20,553 +2.6%
    —
  • 2013
    $20,030
    —
  • 539 Franklin Ave
    $975K
  • River Forest
    —
  • 60305
    $550K +37% y/y
  • River Forest
    $564K +41% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
543 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,321,000 6/2 3,735 0.01
535 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,367,000 4/2 2,836 0.01
547 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $902,000 3/2 2,342 0.02
531 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,015,000 4/2 2,376 0.02
551 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $942,000 3/2 1,864 0.03
527 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $841,000 4/1 1,501 0.03
557 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $897,000 3/2 1,640 0.04
523 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,524,000 4/3 2,876 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
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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