1511 Franklin Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305

$690,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
3,700 Sq. Ft.
$186 / Sq. Ft.
3,700
Sq. Ft.
$186
per Sq. Ft.

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....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!
  1. Listed by Laura Maychruk • Gullo & Associates
  2. Listed by David Gullo • Gullo & Associates

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Property Details for 1511 Franklin Avenue

Area
River Forest
Township
River Forest
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Radiant

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/05/2021 09:27 AM

Property Details for 1511 Franklin Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #10739273
Days on Market81
Taxes$23,393 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,051 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1511 Franklin Avenue

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,051 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,715 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,766

Property Taxes

$1,949

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1511 Franklin Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 90
  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Roosevelt School
  • High School District: 200
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 90
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated, 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Full Body Spray Shower,Double Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Deck, Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 3.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Roof Deck, Brick Paver Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 180
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Brick,Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2020-07-21T14:36:52
  • Photos Count: 45
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: Image360+realtor
  • Additional Media Type 1: Other Media
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 23X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Granite
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Family Room Dimensions: 20X19
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Butler
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 21X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Other
  • Laundry Dimensions: 29X16
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Dimensions: 22X20
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Other
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Other
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Hardwood
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Deck Dimensions: 23X21
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 15X10
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 32X21
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 11X10
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X10

Property History for 1511 Franklin Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 1511 Franklin Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$11,991Additions$60,849Total$72,840
Tax Record2022$22,417 ($1,868 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,216 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,216 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,050 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927CountyCOOKAPN15-01-105-013Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1511 Franklin Avenue

This home is within River Forest School District 90.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Willard Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Roosevelt School
Public5 to 8

Oak Park & River Forest High School
Public9 to 12

St Vincent Ferrer Elementary School
PrivatePK to 8

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