729 E Franklin Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
OFF MARKET

729 E Franklin Ave
Naperville, IL 60540

  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,400 sqft

$695,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,702/mo*
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$695,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,702/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,400 sqft

Local Information

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Description

What a value!! Downtown Naperville! Walk to Train! Classic ranch nestled on a hill with 2 fireplaces, French doors, large bow window, 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms up and 2 bedrooms in the finished basement. The main level has hardwoods in the bedrooms. The updated kitchen is complete with eat- in area, granite counters ceramic tile floors and skylight. The basement is the perfect hide out or guest suite, complete with a luxury bath, 2 bedrooms and a family room with a fireplace. Included in the 2800 SF total living space is a breezeway and a bonus (could be converted into a den)room connecting the 2 car heated garage and an inviting brick terrace.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 729 E Franklin Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, GasHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8925 sqft

Price History for 729 E Franklin Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/13/2017$365,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09131070
12/20/2016$375,000PendingAgent Provided
12/19/2016$375,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
09/17/2016$375,000PendingAgent Provided
09/13/2016$375,000PriceChange
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09/02/2016$379,000PriceChange
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08/24/2016$389,000PriceChange
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05/24/2016$399,900PriceChange
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04/18/2016$429,900PriceChange
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03/18/2016$455,000PriceChange
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02/04/2016$459,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/01/2015$2,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/11/2015$2,700Listed For RentAgent Provided
12/19/2014$452,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08585772
10/20/2014$469,900PendingAgent Provided
08/09/2014$469,900PriceChange
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05/22/2014$499,900PriceChange
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04/23/2014$519,900PriceChange
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04/15/2014$539,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/04/1996$209,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$9,178
Assessment$165,823
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 729 E Franklin Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
24 S Huffman St, Naperville, IL
0.16
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$410,000
04/20/26
2
2
1,286
8 N Sleight St, Naperville, IL
0.19
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$711,000
08/28/25
4
2
2,263
143 N Wright St, Naperville, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$775,000
08/15/25
4
2
2,158
340 N Wright St, Naperville, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$505,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,356
205 N Wright St, Naperville, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$575,000
10/06/25
5
2.5
4,293
105 S Wright St, Naperville, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$770,000
01/21/26
4
3
2,384
116 S Wright St, Naperville, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$730,000
12/30/25
4
3
2,527
510 N Sleight St, Naperville, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$480,000
01/07/26
3
2
1,300
205 N Sleight St, Naperville, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$685,000
05/05/26
3
2.5
2,604
693 Milton Dr, Naperville, IL
0.58
Single-Family Home
$450,000
07/03/25
4
2
1,752

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What Locals Say about Naperville

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  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 77 % Say it's quiet

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 42 % Say there are community events

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    "Great place. Amazing people, shops, dining, etc. very family friendly and great public schools. Wish everyone could live here. Amazing in every way."
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  • Rick.slavin
    "It’s awesome. One of the best places I have ever lived. Naperville has the best schools, downtown area, shopping and restaurants. Family friendly and professional. Why live anywhere else?! "
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  • Megan DeAngelis
    "Very dog and family friendly town with ample sidewalks, bike paths, incredibly dog friendly downtown area with shopping and restaurants, as well as parks. "
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  • Debbylu24
    "Naperville offers excellent schooling, a safe environment, and convenient access to stores. It boasts beautiful parks and a diverse culinary scene with great restaurants and grocery stores. The community is incredibly friendly, making it a wonderful place to live. "
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  • Debbylu24
    "Naperville offers excellent schooling, a safe environment, and convenient access to stores. It boasts beautiful parks and a diverse culinary scene with great restaurants and grocery stores. The community is incredibly friendly, making it a wonderful place to live. "
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  • Megan DeAngelis
    "Nice area, clean landscaping, walking distance from grocery stores, gas stations, walking trails, and restaurants."
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  • Astrid Romero
    "The dream Downtown, is magic, like an American movie. There are everything like excellents restaurants and bars, stores, entertainment, etc"
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  • Emily Hallenbeck
    "Too far from the highway, and there is scarce work opportunity around naperville from my experience "
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  • Shontel Johnson
    "Commute is ok. Live by major highway and right off busy street with great shopping area. No public transportation but close to train station. "
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  • Ilara Bestel
    "I think dog owners would like here to have More sidewalks connecting places. Maybe they like the fact that here we have a lot of families and kids, it give us a sense of safety. "
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  • Edgar.bolanos
    "Friendly neighbors and great schools nearby. Very close to the shopping areas and downtown. Bicycle tracks nearby."
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  • Scott Robison
    "I moved to Naperville in 2019 from the Lakeview neighborhood in the city. I love this town! Huge variety of restaurants and bars. There is great shopping and all the public spaces are well maintained . I wish I had moved here sooner."
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  • Ilara Bestel
    "Here at Benedetti drive in Naperville I know that has a lot of babies and little kids, but people barely go outside. I know because I see sometimes those families in the parking lot going out with their cars; but they don’t walk with their kids. "
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  • Ilara Bestel
    "It’s a quite, safe and nice neighborhood. But nobody talks to each other. Neighbors are not so friendly. "
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  • Bigcordo
    "Amazing schools with a outstanding reputation for special needs families. Naperville is safe, and has a wonderfully population. "
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  • Kathleen Brennan
    "Great schools and park district also excellent library programs. Taxes high due to school district costs"
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  • Aj.winter77
    "This area has Good schools, great nature possibilities. Wonderful parks. Great downtown area with lots to do. "
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  • 5w59dpxxrd
    "I have lived in this area for nearly five years and I feel save in the neighborhood and everybody is friendly "
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  • Kathleen Brennan
    "Plenty of neighbors walk dogs daily including on bike path with mutt bags for dog waste. The wolf crossing park has water fountain fitted for dogs to participate"
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  • Kathleen Brennan
    " Commuter train runs express at rush hours and trip less than one hour. If you miss the express then trip about 90 minutes"
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  • Carly
    "We drive everywhere, we’re close to route 59 and 88 so traveling is pretty easy. The train station isn’t too far either "
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  • Amani.bakush
    "Diversity and good school district, quiet, all shopping centers near by. Everything the community needs from schools, college, university, hospitals are in this city and the best."
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  • Lindsey.samawi
    "The perfect place to raise a family. It’s very family centered and many kid friendly activities held year round. "
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  • Ahutchison116
    "Farmers Market, Annual Block Party, close walk to downtown Naperville and train to Chicago. Naperville River Walk and local parks are beautiful."
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  • Ana S.
    "Very safe neighborhood, never had any problems, and we live to live here... we don’t know schools and don’t ha e pets "
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  • Dana M. D.
    "Local dog park, dog friendly atmosphere, lots of trails, downtown Naperville is dog friendly. Lots of shops gave treats for dogs. "
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  • Kori O.
    "Block parties , kids scheduled activities , friendly , safe , conveniently located close to shops and downtown. And schools. "
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  • Mikayla M.
    "Quiet neighborhoods, people are nice and helpful. Naperville school system is one of the top twenty schools for learning. "
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  • Jay2222
    "People enjoy walking their dogs and picking up behind them as they walk . Good neighborhood and nice neighbors . There are dog walkers available in the neighborhood "
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  • Christine B.
    "Great access to downtown Chicago. 10 minutes from train. "
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  • Charmayne S.
    "You have easy access to the metro train that runs into the city. Makes local stops along the way. You also have the local buses that travel into the city. We have lift, Uber and cabs. I would say we have a very good transit system "
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  • Christine B.
    "Rib fest Last Fling Oktoberfest Naperville Settlement Art Fair Carillon concerts Triathlons Naperville Riverwalk Canoeing the river "
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  • Justjen0676
    "There are many many dogs in the area and people are always out walking them. They usually are friendly and almost always pick up after their dogs. "
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  • Venkat R.
    "Its a community of educated professionals. It’s diverse community, many are middle class immigrants to US."
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  • Ariee31
    "Ribfest is usually really nice and has gained popularity over the years. There’s also a few firework displays for the fourth as well! "
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  • Mrss66
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    "Great place, but realty taxes are exorbitant, and home values since the recession (of 2008) have not come back."
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    "My husband drives to one of the local commuter lots and commutes by train into the city. So much faster than driving! Tip: try to get an express train for the fastest trip to the city. "
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    "Patio Crawls, Holiday Light Trolleys, Adult Halloween parties , winter pool parties, block party, so much fun"
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729 E Franklin Ave, Naperville, IL 60540 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,400 sqft single-family home built in 1950. This property is not currently available for sale. 729 E Franklin Ave was last sold on Feb 13, 2017 for $365,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 729 E Franklin Ave is $695,400.