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Sold on 09/07/2007
Lynn Scheir of F.C. Pilgrim & Company
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838 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$1,911,000

Last sold 09/07/2007 for $2.5M

  • 5

    bed

  • 5

    bath

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About 838 Franklin Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1927
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
Striking English Tudor designed by Tallmadge and Watson in wonderful River Forest location! 200 x 184 park-like lot. Beautiful architectural details and decor. 3 car garage with 3 room coach house.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Lynn Scheir
Listing Office - F.C. Pilgrim & Company
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#06667704 • last updated 1 year ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Tudor
MLS # 6667704
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 27596
Year Built 1927
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 3
# Half Baths 2
Attic Unfinished
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 11
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 3
Fireplace Wood Burning
Exterior
Roof Slate
# Garage Spaces 3
Patio and Porch Patio
Fencing Fenced
Other Structures Gazebo
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre, Corner Lot
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 WILLARD 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 15013210150000
Directions North Of Chicago Av.-south Of Augusta 0n Franklin
$1.91M
Range: $1.52M-$2.29M
Last 30 days 
  • Sep 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06667704
  • Sep 10, 2007 Sold
    $2,500,000
  • Sep 7, 2007 Listed
    $2,500,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $32,586 +32.6%
    $125,000 +52.0%
  • 2022
    $24,568 +0.1%
    $82,238
  • 2021
    $24,539 +2.0%
    $82,238
  • 2020
    $24,047 -10.1%
    $82,238 -8.17%
  • 2019
    $26,737 +5.6%
    $89,556
  • 2018
    $25,310 -2.8%
    $89,556 -3.01%
  • 2017
    $26,051 -4.0%
    $92,336 +6.31%
  • 2016
    $27,137 +1.9%
    $86,852
  • 2015
    $26,619 +9.1%
    $86,852
  • 2014
    $24,399 -14.0%
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  • 2013
    $28,366
    —
  • 838 Franklin Ave
    $2.5M
  • 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
822 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,884,000 6/3 4,170 0.02
815 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $716,000 4/2 2,052 0.02
823 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,051,000 3/2 2,092 0.02
814 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $2,089,000 4/3 4,990 0.03
811 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $950,000 3/1 1,753 0.03
830 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,788,000 6/4 3,902 0.03
831 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $2,335,000 5/5 5,687 0.03
805 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,077,000 3/2 2,136 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
Willard Elementary School
public Grades PK, 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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