12 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305


$306,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 1,304
Cost/Sqft: $242
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1920
Property Taxes: $11,180
Days On Market: 1527
Lot Size: 0,17
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Description

Attention Rehabbers, Contractors & Savvy DIYer's. Tremendous opportunity abounds in this 3 bed 1.5 bath 1 story Bungalow in South River Forest! Situated on a lovely tree lined block and jumbo 46x165 lot, featuring original oak hardwood floors, brick faced gas burning fireplace surrounded by original built-in cabinetry, stained glass windows, french doors and central heat/AC. The DRY unfinished basement is ready to be updated as a second living space, offering an additional 1,300 sqft with high ceilings and fully waterproofed with Drain Tile System & Sump Pump. This charming home needs some TLC but has great natural light and floor plan with spacious room sizes & closets - ready for your remodeling ideas! The 7,425 sqft lot offers great green space with mature landscaping throughout the brick fenced yard and a 2 car detached garage with additional carport. Minutes to the Forest Park Blue Line & Downtown Forest Park businesses, restaurants & bars on Madison Street. Easy access to the I290. Make your plans today and be ready to re-list in the booming 2022 Spring Market. Tons of potential! Cash and conventional offers only. Property being sold "as-is".

Property Specifics

Single Family
1920
Full
No
0.17
Cook
— / Not Applicable
None
Lake Michigan,Public
Public Sewer
11271639
15123200200000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Lincoln Elementary School
90
Middle School
Roosevelt School
90 Not in DB
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
200 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
7 Dec, 2021 Sold $306,000 MRED MLS
18 Nov, 2021 Under contract $315,000 MRED MLS
16 Nov, 2021 Listed for sale $315,000 MRED MLS
5 Apr, 2023 Sold $618,000 MRED MLS
14 Feb, 2023 Under contract $659,900 MRED MLS
23 Aug, 2022 Listed for sale $659,900 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Sun Room,Walk In Closet
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Other Specifics

3
Porch, Brick Paver Patio
45X165
Half
Hardwood Floors
Range, Washer, Dryer
Not in DB
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2021 $11,180

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