1511 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305
$690,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 3,700 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $197 |
| Beds: | 3 |
| Baths: | 5 |
| Year Built: | 1927 |
| Property Taxes: | $23,393 |
| Days On Market: | 1983 |
| Lot Size: | 0,21 |
Description
NEW PRICE AND TAX APPEAL WAS SUCCESSFUL!! Elegant north River Forest home is the perfect size for your family and has an incredible coach house! Completely refreshed w/ beautiful detailing and stained glass reminiscent of Burma construction. Features include a beautiful white cabinet kitchen with heated floors, 3 large bedrooms, 3.5 baths, including a master suite with his and hers closets. All original windows have just been replaced throughout the house with beautiful, energy efficient windows. Low maintenance, solid, timeless and stately brick construction allows you to avoid thousands of dollars of maintenance costs, typically associated with wood siding, and invest in the future! The finished basement has a large family room, full bathroom and guest room. The coach house was built in 2005 and is perfect for professional work space, guest space or entertainment. It includes an office, 800 bottle wine cellar, GIANT family room, exercise area with high ceilings and a beautiful second story Brazilian walnut (ipe) deck, surrounded by a tall custom made wood privacy fence (perfect for sunbathing, BBQs or a hot tub!) and half bath. Yard is beautifully landscaped with brick pavers and provides incredible entertainment opportunities. One block walk to Willard Elementary & playground. 4 blocks to Fresh Thyme Market. Short walk to North Ave. restaurant row!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| — | |
| 1927 | |
| Full | |
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| No | |
| 0.21 |
| Cook | |
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| — / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan,Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 10739273 | |
| 15011050130000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Willard Elementary School |
90 | — | |
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Middle School
Roosevelt School |
90 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch |
200 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan, 2015 | Listed for sale | $0 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Jul, 2019 | Under contract | $0 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Apr, 2019 | Listed for sale | $0 | MRED MLS |
| 28 Aug, 2020 | Sold | $690,000 | MRED MLS |
| 22 Jul, 2020 | Under contract | $729,999 | MRED MLS |
| 8 Jun, 2020 | Listed for sale | $729,999 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Full Bathrooms: 5
Bathroom Amenities: Full Body Spray Shower,Double Shower,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Rooms: Office,Recreation Room,Exercise Room,Deck,Foyer
Basement Description: Finished
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
| — | |
| Brick,Concrete | |
| Porch, Roof Deck, Brick Paver Patio | |
| Fenced Yard | |
| 50 X 180 | |
| Full,Pull Down Stair | |
| Full | |
| Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features | |
| Double Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator | |
| Not in DB | |
| Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved | |
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| — | |
| Wood Burning, Gas Starter |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $23,393 |
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