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342 Franklin Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305

4 beds
2 baths
2,203 sqft
8,010 sqft lot
$206 per sqft
1910 build
– on site

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Opportunity abounds to make this River Forest home your own. The 4 bed/2 bath fixer upper sits on a large lot, with 3-car garage (including an oh-so-cool oil-changing bay!). Natural light abounds with southern exposure, making this home especially bright. Large, sunny yard for gardening and outdoor fun. Long-term owner lived in home since 1980s. It's time now to hand over the reins. Bring your ideas as there is room to reconfigure or expand. Carpet has been removed to expose original hardwood floors on first and second levels. Vintage claw-foot tub on second floor. Original Butler's Pantry provides loads of storage and serving area off the kitchen. Gas forced air and central a/c. Located in a super friendly neighborhood and just blocks from grade school and junior high. Near Metra , Keystone Park (pickleball, platform tennis etc) and so much more. This is an "As Is" Estate Sale.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12306230 —

The Building

Year Built:

1910
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Partially Finished, Full
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Total SqFt:

1917
Total SqFt:

2203
Below Grade Finished Area:

286
Main SqFt:

1241
Upper SqFt:

676
Basement SqFt:

286
Living Area Source:

Other

Interior

Room Type:

Breakfast Room, Enclosed Porch, Foyer, Recreation Room, Heated Sun Room, Workshop
Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

1st Floor Full Bath
Laundry Features:

Sink
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2203

Location

Directions:

2 blocks W of Lathrop between Linden & Hawthorne
Location:

90812
Location:

22039

The Property

Parcel Number:

15123030140000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Size Dimensions:

45 X 178
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

12587.3

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

100 Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Schools

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School District:

90
Middle Or Junior School:

Roosevelt School
Middle Or Junior School District:

90
High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
High School District:

200

The Community

Community Features:

Sidewalks
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

3
Parking Features:

Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

3

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Utility Costs

$249/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/9/25 Apr 9, 2025	Sold	MRED	$455,000	-13.3%
3/12/25 Mar 12, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$525,000
3/8/25 Mar 8, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$525,000

House Sold on 4/9/2025

$455,000

Listing provided by broker:

Sarah O'Shea Munoz

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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Listing courtesy of MRED, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, and Sarah O'Shea Munoz as distributed by MLS GRID.

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342 Franklin Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305