623 Franklin St

1,452 Sq. Ft.
$430 / Sq. Ft.
1,452
Sq. Ft.
$430
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming in-town bungalow on large lot with timeless appeal and short distance to the Metra! Welcome to 623 Franklin Street. Great combination of updates and charm. Newer cabinets, appliances, granite counters, flooring, windows, gutters, Hardie plank siding, some newer plumbing and electrical. New AC in 2024. Home boasts hardwood floors, architectural details- arches, original moldings, tall ceilings and built-ins. Back porch gutted to studs and front porch redone in 2019. 1st floor master and a...Charming in-town bungalow on large lot with timeless appeal and short distance to the Metra! Welcome to 623 Franklin Street. Great combination of updates and charm. Newer cabinets, appliances, granite counters, flooring, windows, gutters, Hardie plank siding, some newer plumbing and electrical. New AC in 2024. Home boasts hardwood floors, architectural details- arches, original moldings, tall ceilings and built-ins. Back porch gutted to studs and front porch redone in 2019. 1st floor master and a full bath located in hall. Walk out basement with 2nd kitchen, family room, and full bath. Perfect in-law/nanny arrangement. 2nd floor has a bedroom with tandem additional bedroom and full bath. The inside is full of character and warmth galore but wait until you see the outside;Newer front and back decks, picturesque pergola with newer pavers. vibrant perennial gardens that will be blooming in every direction this spring and keep going into fall. This backyard is truly amazing! Newer driveway into spacious garage with lots of built-in storage. Located within blocks of Washington Park. Walk to town, train, restaurants, shopping, library and highly acclaimed, award winning schools.
  1. Listed by Christopher Kanute • Kanute Real Estate
    P: (630)-715-0038 C: (630)-715-0038 chriskanute@gmail.com

Property Details for 623 Franklin Street

Area
Downers Grove
Township
Downers Grove
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air

Open Houses

Saturday, Jan 31st

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Public

Sunday, Feb 1st

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 01/28/2026 11:59 AM

Property Details for 623 Franklin Street

StatusNew
MLS #12554468
Days on Market1
Taxes$9,118 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF
CountyDuPage County

Location

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Building Information for 623 Franklin Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,805 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,046

Property Taxes

$760

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 623 Franklin Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 58
  • High School District: 99
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 58
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Storage, Kitchen, Tandem Room, Enclosed Porch Heated, Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1452
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1452
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1452
  • Lower Sq Ft: 408
  • Main Sq Ft: 726
  • Upper Sq Ft: 318
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 132x72
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Fiber Cement
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 726
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 50
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X8
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X8
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Walkout Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X13
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 19X12
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 17X6
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Dimensions: 12X8
Enclosed Porch Heated Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Dimensions: 15X5
Theatre Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Tandem Room
  • Dimensions: 14X9

Property History for 623 Franklin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12554468

$624,900
Mar 1, 2021

Sold

MRED #10956137

$365,000
Feb 25, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #693426246

$365,000
Jan 25, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1452938818

$365,000

+4.1% / yr

Jan 7, 2021

Pending

MRED #10956137

Dec 18, 2020

Cancelled

MRED #10908095

$387,500
Dec 18, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10956137

$375,000
Oct 16, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10908095

$399,000
Jul 25, 2013

Sold

MRED #08350513

$270,000
Jul 17, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #365480098

$270,000
Jun 5, 2013

Pending

MRED #08350513

May 23, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08350513

$287,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12554468

$624,900
03/01/2021

Sold

MRED #10956137

$365,000
02/25/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #693426246

$365,000
01/25/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1452938818

$365,000

+4.1% / yr

01/07/2021

Pending

MRED #10956137

12/18/2020

Cancelled

MRED #10908095

$387,500
12/18/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10956137

$375,000
10/16/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10908095

$399,000
07/25/2013

Sold

MRED #08350513

$270,000
07/17/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #365480098

$270,000
06/05/2013

Pending

MRED #08350513

05/23/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08350513

$287,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 623 Franklin Street

Taxable ValueLand$85,719Additions$81,541Total$167,260
Tax Record2024$9,118 ($760 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,089 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,089 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN09-08-216-030

Schools near 623 Franklin Street

This home is within Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lester Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Herrick Middle School
Public7 to 8

Downers Grove North High School
Public9 to 12

St Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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623 Franklin Street is a single family home for sale in Downers Grove, IL 60515. This property was listed for sale on January 28, 2026 by Kanute Real Estate, it's currently listed at $624,900. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on March 1, 2021. This listing's school districts are Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District, Chsd 99 School District. Nearby schools include Lester Elementary School, Herrick Middle School and Downers Grove North High School. 623 Franklin Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,452 sqft single family home built in 1920.

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