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Property Description
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained all-brick ranch in the heart of Franklin Park! Offering 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home combines comfort, functionality, and plenty of room to grow. The updated kitchen and remodeled main-level bathroom provide modern finishes, while the versatile dining room can easily be transformed into a home office, playroom, or additional living space to fit your lifestyle. The fully finished basement is a standout feature, offering exceptional flexibility with a spacious recreation area, secound kitchen, a stylish dry bar that's perfect for entertaining, a full bathroom with a shower, laundry room, and ample living space, making it ideal for related living, an in-law arrangement, or extended guest accommodations. Step outside to enjoy the oversized backyard, offering endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. The long driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a spacious 2.5-car garage. Major updates include a newer roof and a water heater installed in September 2025, giving buyers added peace of mind. This move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of modern updates, generous living space, and incredible versatility in a desirable Franklin Park location. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your next home! Sorry, no love letters. Possible leaseback requested.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2840 Elm St
General
- Price: $359,000
- Taxes: $7,084 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12641081
- Updated: 7/11/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Dry Bar
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Franklin Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Leyden
- Driving Directions: Grand Avenue to Elm Street, North On Elm to House
School Information
- School District: 84
- Elem School District: 84
- Midd School District: 84
- High School District: 212
- Elementary School: Passow Elementary School
- Middle School: Hester Junior High School
- High School: East Leyden High School
- Private School: East Leyden High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Overhead Sewers
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Square Feet: 1,217
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1950
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 42 x 201
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1950
- Tax Amount: $7,084
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer, Overhead Sewers
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 12272200140000
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Schools
Schools serving 2840 Elm St
School Districts:Franklin Park School District 84, Leyden Community High School District 212
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Passow Elementary School 2838 Calwagner Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Hester Jr High School 2836 Gustav Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
East Leyden High School 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2840 Elm St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/09/2026
Listed
$359,000
124.37%
MLS
7/22/2013
Sold
$160,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2840 Elm St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,659
—
$28,000
12%
2023
$6,659
-3%
$24,999
—
2022
$6,838
19%
$24,999
40%
2021
$5,755
3%
$17,859
—
2020
$5,561
-4%
$17,859
-12%
2019
$5,804
-14%
$20,180
—
2018
$6,759
1%
$20,185
—
2017
$6,685
-7%
$20,185
-8%
2016
$7,166
-6%
$21,885
12%
2015
$7,603
3%
$19,472
—
2014
$7,403
8%
$19,472
—
2013
$6,862
14%
$19,472
-18%
2012
$5,995
—
$23,670
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2840 Elm Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 (MLS# 12641081) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 2840 Elm Street is currently listed for $359,000 and was received on July 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 2840 Elm Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Franklin Park? You can browse all Franklin Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
