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Sold on 10/26/2015
Stephen Scheuring of Baird & Warner, Inc.

558 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$760,000

Last sold 10/26/2015 after 166 Days

  • 6

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 3,700

    Sqft ($205/Sqft)

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About 558 Franklin Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1908
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Amazing possibilities await in this impressive Central River Forest estate-like home. Peaked gables, beautiful turret & park-like lot! Wide central staircase foyer greets you w/ its original art-glass windows & oak floors. Double parlor living room is large enough for multiple conversation areas. Wrap-around porch! 4 bedrooms & two tandems on the 2nd floor w/ 2 full baths. 3rd floor has office & 2 bdrms & bath! As-Is
Listed by
Listing Agent - Stephen Scheuring
Listing Office - Baird & Warner, Inc.
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#08920702 • last updated 10 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 3 hours ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Gas, Hot Water/Steam
Levels/Style Victorian
MLS # 8920702
Type Detached Single
SqFt 3700
Property Tax $ 19286.05
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1908
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Foyer, Other, Tandem Rm, Office, Sunroom, Enclosed Porch, 6th Bdrm, Mud, 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Enclosed Porch, Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Sun/Florida Room, Tandem Room, Other
Dining Room Separate
Basement Unfinished, Full
Total # of Rooms 12
Kitchen Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
# Fireplaces 2
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room, Other
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
Exterior
Foundation Stone
Exterior Frame, Stucco
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Location
Community Features Curbs/Gutters, 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 Chicago Ave. To Franklin South To 558 Franklin Is One-way South After Oak 8am-4pm Weekdays.
APN 15121090320000
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  • Nov 2015
    Public Records
  • Nov 4, 2015 Sold
    $760,000
  • Oct 2015
    mls logo MLS # 08920702
  • Oct 26, 2015 Sold
    $760,000 (-15.4%)
  • Aug 22, 2015 Contingent
    —
  • Jun 30, 2015 Price Change
    $898,000 (-5.4%)
  • Jun 12, 2015 Price Change
    $949,000 (-2.7%)
  • May 13, 2015 Listed
    $975,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $34,134 +23.6%
    $128,000 +43.96%
  • 2022
    $27,608 +3.7%
    $88,913
  • 2021
    $26,615 +2.1%
    $88,913
  • 2020
    $26,075 -13.8%
    $88,913 -11.84%
  • 2019
    $30,245 +5.6%
    $100,855
  • 2018
    $28,630 +0.3%
    $100,855
  • 2017
    $28,545 +12.9%
    $100,855 +28.35%
  • 2016
    $25,278 +1.8%
    $78,576
  • 2015
    $24,832 +15.7%
    $78,576
  • 2014
    $21,472 +11.3%
    —
  • 2013
    $19,286
    —
  • 558 Franklin Ave
    $760K
  • 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
550 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,112,000 4/2 2,431 0.01
600 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,724,000 6/4 4,444 0.02
602 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,232,000 6/4 4,444 0.02
546 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,127,000 4/2 2,380 0.03
542 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,444,000 6/2 2,950 0.03
604 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,024,000 4/2 1,906 0.04
538 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,177,000 5/2 2,502 0.04
559 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,312,000 4/2 2,631 0.05

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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