NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Gale Ave Unit 2E River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $454,613 - $581,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$488/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 27, 2014

Last sale price $350,000 $175 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,570/month

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2014

Sophisticated 2 bedroom, 2 bath luxury condo with over 2000 sq ft of living space. Brand new eat in kit with custom Cherry cabinets, granite counters and high end appliances. New baths also feature custom cab and granite cntrs. Tall ceilings & banded windows make this unit very bright. Newly refinished hdw flrs. This unit is beautiful/move in ready. 2 heated garage pking sp included. Walk to train. Excl DR fixt

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony & Kathy Iwersen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471005402 Listed on: 02/03/2014

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Co-Listed By

Kathy Iwersen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135543

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Badrinath

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,653

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $488 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, security, tv/cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 18 Units
  • Bill Samatas Association, Phone Number (708) 452-4242
  • Condo
  • Property managed by Cortland Properties
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Sundeck
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,653

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$488 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 2
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Storage
  • LivingArea: 2000
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Roof Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Tandem, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 488
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Storage, Sundeck, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Management Company: Cortland Properties
  • Management Contact Name: Bill Samatas
  • Management Phone: 708-452-4242

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Insurance, Security, TV/Cable, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • High School: OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
  • Middle/Junior School: ROOSEVELT SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5653
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 18

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2021
Sold by
Brzyski Thaddeus P and Thaddeus P Briyski Living Trus
Bought by
Badrinath Shyamala K and Shyamala K Badrinath Living Tr
Current Estimated Value
$435,660

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2015
Sold by
Brzyski Thaddeus P and Brennan Margaret M
Bought by
Brzyski Thaddeus P and Thaddeus P Brzyski Revocable Living Trus

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2014
Closed on
Jun 13, 2014
Sold by
Ipema William B
Bought by
Brzyski Thaddeus P and Brennan Margaret M
Seller's Agent
Tony & Kathy Iwersen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Badrinath
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-12.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.95%
Original Mortgage
$262,500
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2010
Sold by
Belluomini Edward S and Belluomini Helen J
Bought by
Ipema William B and Ipema Donna K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2003
Sold by
Belluomini Edward S and Belluomini Helen J
Bought by
Belluomini Edward S and Belluomini Helen J
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Badrinath Shyamala K $399,000 Citywide Title Corporation
Brzyski Thaddeus P -- Accommodation
Brzyski Thaddeus P $350,000 Prairie Title
Ipema William B $300,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Belluomini Edward S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Brzyski Thaddeus P $262,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/27/2014 06/27/14 Sold $350,000 -5.4% $175 / Sq Ft
05/18/2014 05/18/14 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2014 04/09/14 Price Changed $369,900 -1.4% $185 / Sq Ft
03/24/2014 03/24/14 Price Changed $375,000 -6.0% $188 / Sq Ft
02/03/2014 02/03/14 For Sale $399,000 -- $200 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,239 $33,751 $1,556 $32,195
2024 $9,239 $33,751 $1,556 $32,195
2023 $9,371 $33,751 $1,556 $32,195
2022 $9,371 $29,021 $1,737 $27,284
2021 $7,161 $29,020 $1,736 $27,284
2020 $7,121 $29,020 $1,736 $27,284
2019 $7,516 $30,385 $1,591 $28,794
2018 $7,112 $30,385 $1,591 $28,794
2017 $7,119 $30,385 $1,591 $28,794
2016 $7,738 $28,335 $1,338 $26,997
2015 $7,534 $28,335 $1,338 $26,997
2014 $6,928 $28,335 $1,338 $26,997
2013 $5,498 $23,992 $1,338 $22,654
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 08528355

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-318-036-1005