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557 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$660,000

Last sold 10/18/2020 after 39 Days

4
bed
3
bath

House not for sale

About 557 Franklin Ave

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1960

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 10,102 Sqft

Parking 2 garage spaces

Rental estimate

Property description

This is truly a great opportunity to purchase a well-designed ranch home in the heart of River Forest. The main floor features a cozy living room/family room with picture windows, a gas fire place and which opens to the a lovely patio. The spacious eat-in kitchen features all stainless appliances and booth-style breakfast seating. The dining room features picture window looking out to the back yard. The front room features lots of lights, big picture windows and a gorgeous French door. It can be used as living room, office or bedroom. An exciting feature of this home is the basement which has a sauna, kitchen, a huge family activities space, and a guest bedroom, as well. A large ball pit for children can stay with the home. Very walkable to local elementary school, middle school, parks, library, Metra and all that downtown River Forest offers!

Listed by

Listing Agent - Yanfei Hu

Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Source: MRED

MLS#10853329 • last updated 5 years ago

Movoto checked MRED for data 15 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Central Air
Heating	Gas, Forced Air
Levels/Style	Ranch
MLS #	10853329
Type	Detached Single
Property Tax $	13828.3
Master HOA Fee	No
Year Built	1960
HOA Fee	Not Applicable

Interior
Other Room(s)	Utility Room-Lower Level, Other, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Foyer, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet, Other
Dining Room	Separate
Basement	Finished, Full
Total # of Rooms	9
Kitchen	Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet
# Fireplaces	1
Accessibility Features	No
Appliances	Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
Fireplace	Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior Features	Sauna/Steam Room, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Exterior
Exterior Features	Deck, Patio
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter
Exterior	Brick, Frame
Roof	Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc	Garage
# Parking Spaces	2
Garage Desc	Attached, Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Lot Desc	Less Than 0.25 Acre, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc	Sewer-Public
Water Source	Lake Michigan
Electricity	Circuit Breakers

Location
Community Features	Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County	Cook
Elementary School	Lincoln Elementary School
Alternate Elem School	ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
High School District	200
Elementary School District	90
Middle School District	90
High School	Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Directions	1 BLOCK NORTH OF LAKE STREET, 2 BLOCKS WEST OF LATHROP. NOTE SCHOOL DAYS 1 WAY SOUTH
APN	15121100460000

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Feb 2021
Public Records
Feb 26, 2021 Sold
$660,000
Dec 2020
MLS # 10853329
Dec 1, 2020 Sold
$660,000 (-4.2%)
Oct 18, 2020 Contingent
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Sep 28, 2020 Price Change
$689,000 (-5.6%)
Sep 9, 2020 Listed
$730,000 (+26.8%)
Jun 2015
Public Records
Jun 1, 2015 Sold
$575,500
May 2015
MLS # 08855921
May 15, 2015 Sold
$575,500 (+3.0%)
Apr 30, 2015 Pending
—
Mar 11, 2015 Contingent
—
Mar 9, 2015 Listed
$559,000 (+10.7%)
May 2011
Public Records
May 31, 2011 Sold
$505,000
May 2011
MLS # 07734406
May 19, 2011 Sold
$505,000 (-6.3%)
Feb 18, 2011 Listed
$539,000 (-10.2%)
Jun 2010
MLS # 07460565
Jun 14, 2010 Cancelled
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Mar 5, 2010 Listed
$600,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2023
$14,527 +2.1%

$53,064 +20.45%
2022
$14,226 +3.8%

$44,053
2021
$13,700 +10.1%

$44,053
2020
$12,444 -10.0%

$44,053 -8.17%
2019
$13,828 +5.6%

$47,974
2018
$13,089 +0.2%

$47,974
2017
$13,060 -8.2%

$47,974 +2.66%
2016
$14,230 +2.1%

$46,731
2015
$13,939 +1.2%

$46,731
2014
$13,780 -3.3%

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2013
$14,249

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557 Franklin Ave
$660K
River Forest
$599K
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
559 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$1,651,000	5/3	3,972	0.01
551 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$942,000	3/2	1,864	0.01
547 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$902,000	3/2	2,342	0.02
601 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$1,801,000	4/2	3,466	0.03
543 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$1,321,000	6/2	3,735	0.03
550 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$1,123,000	4/2	2,618	0.04
554 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$959,000	4/2	2,159	0.04
539 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$1,249,000	5/4	3,781	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.