NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Gale Ave Unit 4A River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $711,828 - $977,000

4 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,135 Sq Ft
$1,354/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 17, 2018

Last sale price $790,000 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,996/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of September 2018

Sensational one-of-a-kind condo with over 5000 sq ft. 9' high ceilings with floor to ceiling windows. Large living room with fireplace, giant eat-in kitchen with island and peninsula with wet bar, wine cooler, fridge and ice maker. Large 38' family room with fireplace and built-in bookcases. Spacious separate dining rm. Huge master bedroom suite features (2) baths & (2) walk-in closets - one bath is ADA compliant. There is a 2nd family room/4th bedroom & 2 additional bedrooms. Laundry rm, sewing/craft rm & office & a total of 5 1/2 baths. 3 exposures. Large balcony off kitchen & LR. 4 parking spaces & large storage area in heated garage. Beautifully landscaped courtyard. Great location/walk to train & schools. Multiple pin #'s. Must see to appreciate!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony & Kathy Iwersen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471005402 Listed on: 05/31/2018

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Kathy Iwersen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135543

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Hart Tomaso

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475140138

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,746

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $1,354 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,135 Sq Ft Home
  • Bar Fridge
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sewing Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Door Monitored By TV

Accessible Home Design

  • Roll-in Shower
  • Handicap Shower
  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Wheelchair Height Mailbox
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Accessibility Features
  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Sundeck
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,746

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,354 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Mid Rise (4-6 Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 4
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Mid Rise (4-6 Stories)
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Basement: None
  • Accessibility Features: Door Width 32 Inches or More, Hall Width 36 Inches or More, Bath Grab Bars, Roll-In Shower, Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair Height Mailbox
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Elevator, Storage
  • LivingArea: 5135
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Office, Sewing Room
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Accessible Shower,Double Sink
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Roof Deck, Door Monitored By TV
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Tandem, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 1354
  • 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, 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

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON AREA
  • 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: 26746
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 18

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2018
Closed on
Aug 23, 2018
Sold by
Wilks Bradley and Wilks Garland
Bought by
Solomon Management Group Llc
Seller's Agent
Tony & Kathy Iwersen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amy Hart Tomaso
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$205,000
-20.6%
Current Estimated Value
$843,207

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$53,207
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.90%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2012
Closed on
Sep 7, 2012
Sold by
Faust Julia B and Faust Carl Stanley
Bought by
Wilds Bradley
Seller's Agent
Richard C. Gloor
d'aprile properties
Buyer's Agent
Tony & Kathy Iwersen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-12.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.03%
Original Mortgage
$212,930
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2002
Sold by
Faust Julia B
Bought by
Carl F Faust Jr Trust #1 and Julia B Faust Trust #1

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1997
Sold by
Faust Carl F
Bought by
Faust Julia B and Julia B Faust Trust #1
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
Solomon Management Group Llc $790,000 Prairie Title
Wilds Bradley $700,000 Prairie Title
Carl F Faust Jr Trust #1 -- --
Faust Julia B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wilds Bradley $212,930
Previous Owner Wilds Bradley $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/17/2018 09/17/18 Sold $790,000 -7.1% $154 / Sq Ft
07/13/2018 07/13/18 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2018 07/05/18 Price Changed $850,000 -5.0% $166 / Sq Ft
06/15/2018 06/15/18 Price Changed $895,000 -5.3% $174 / Sq Ft
06/07/2018 06/07/18 Price Changed $945,000 -5.0% $184 / Sq Ft
05/31/2018 05/31/18 For Sale $995,000 +42.1% $194 / Sq Ft
09/10/2012 09/10/12 Sold $700,000 -12.4% $137 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/27/2012 06/27/12 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2012 04/26/12 For Sale $799,000 -- $157 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $14,840 $54,209 $2,499 $51,710
2024 $14,840 $54,209 $2,499 $51,710
2023 $15,051 $54,209 $2,499 $51,710
2022 $15,051 $46,610 $2,789 $43,821
2021 $14,495 $46,610 $2,789 $43,821
2020 $14,163 $46,610 $2,789 $43,821
2019 $15,151 $48,804 $2,556 $46,248
2018 $13,333 $48,804 $2,556 $46,248
2017 $13,303 $48,804 $2,556 $46,248
2016 $13,837 $45,510 $2,149 $43,361
2015 $13,553 $45,510 $2,149 $43,361
2014 $13,174 $45,510 $2,149 $43,361
2013 $10,822 $38,355 $2,149 $36,206
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 09968225

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-318-036-1011