539 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305
$835,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 3,781 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $237 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 5 |
| Year Built: | 1908 |
| Property Taxes: | $23,312 |
| Days On Market: | 1615 |
| Lot Size: | 0,23 |
Description
List price reduced! 539 Franklin is a warm, welcoming Victorian in an unbeatable central River Forest location just a stone's throw from Blue Ribbon Lincoln Elementary. This sprawling 3-story home features soaring ceilings on all 3 floors, 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, a bonus 2nd floor family room/library, and a surprisingly open floor plan. While raising their active family, the owners added central A/C, completed a tear-off roof with architectural shingles, replaced the garage, renovated the kitchen, and created a backyard that is guaranteed to be the center of activity on the block. Boasting 50 x 201 feet, the shady, landscaped space now includes a sport court, composite deck and paver patio perfect for your fire-pit. The second floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms radiating off a central bonus family room/library. Having served as a media room and home gym over the years, the 15 x 23 foot main bedroom with attached bath is currently used as an office suite. It also boasts a sitting area, walk-in closet and cedar closet; it could easily be transformed into a primary suite oasis. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and an additional full bath complete this level. Upstairs again light pours into the third floor with its vaulted ceilings and 8 skylights! Here you'll find 2 more generous bedrooms off an open study/playroom, and a full bath - making this level ideal for guests, home helpers, or sibs. The full, partially finished basement has a rec room, 5th full bath, workroom and laundry. This special home has been a gathering place for neighbors, family, and friends of all ages for 20 years and is ready for new adventures!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Victorian | |
| 1908 | |
| Full | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 0.23 |
| Cook | |
| — | |
| — / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan,Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 11285877 | |
| 15121100130000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Lincoln 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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec, 2021 | Sold | $835,000 | MRED MLS |
| 23 Nov, 2021 | Under contract | $895,000 | MRED MLS |
| 23 Nov, 2021 | Listed for sale | $895,000 | MRED MLS |
| 30 Apr, 2024 | Sold | $975,000 | MRED MLS |
| 12 Jan, 2024 | Under contract | $975,000 | MRED MLS |
| 12 Jan, 2024 | Listed for sale | $975,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 5
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Library,Game Room,Recreation Room,Foyer
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Other Specifics
| 2.5 | |
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| Side Drive | |
| Balcony, Deck, Porch, Brick Paver Patio | |
| — | |
| 50X201 | |
| — | |
| Full | |
| Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Separate Dining Room, Some Insulated Wndws | |
| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s) | |
| Not in DB | |
| Park, Tennis Court(s) | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Wood Burning, Gas Starter |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $23,312 |
| 2024 | $23,575 |
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