Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/15/2026
Listed
$875,000
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Property Description
Beautiful and charming brick bungalow in highly sought-after River Forest features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus a versatile den and private study which is perfect for work-from-home or flex living. The partially finished full basement offers exceptional space for recreation, laundry, and storage. Step outside to a stunning brick patio surrounded by mature plantings and lush verdant greens. The expansive and beautifully landscaped backyard offers even more outdoor splendor with a large deck and a gorgeous ornamental pear tree. Countless updates throughout make this home the perfect blend charm, space, and modern touches. Act FAST! This one will not last!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 234 Franklin Ave
General
- Price: $875,000
- Taxes: $12,875 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12649501
- Updated: 5/16/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: River Forest
- County: Cook
- Township: River Forest
- Driving Directions: Corner of Franklin and Linden
School Information
- School District: 90
- Elem School District: 90
- Midd School District: 90
- High School District: 200
- Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle School: Roosevelt School
- High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- Private School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 2,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1921
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 44 x 178
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Photovoltaic/Solar System
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1921
- Tax Amount: $12,875
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 15123080160000
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Schools
Schools serving 234 Franklin Ave
School Districts:River Forest School District 90, Oak Park and River Forest District 200
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, River Forest, IL 511 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 | PK-4 | 0.3 mi |
Roosevelt School 7560 Oak Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 | 5-8 | 0.6 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 234 Franklin Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 234 Franklin Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$12,875
22%
$52,999
36%
2022
$10,583
3%
$38,930
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2021
$10,243
1%
$38,930
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2020
$10,133
-12%
$38,930
-10%
2019
$11,561
8%
$43,413
—
2018
$10,739
-8%
$43,413
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2017
$11,724
29%
$43,413
42%
2016
$9,060
2%
$30,659
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2015
$8,860
-5%
$30,659
-12%
2014
$9,365
-4%
$34,921
-6%
2013
$9,765
-2%
$37,238
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2012
$9,964
—
$37,238
—
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234 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12649501) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 234 Franklin Avenue is currently listed for $875,000 and was received on May 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 234 Franklin Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in River Forest? You can browse all River Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.