NOT LISTED FOR SALE

125 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $743,000 - $843,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,251 Sq Ft
$356/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 16, 2021

Last sale price $553,000 $246 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,595/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Screened Porch
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • 5-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

There's No Place Like Home! Great RF home with so much space. The first floor features a double size living room, separate dining room, huge open kitchen with space for a table and 2 bedrooms.....or use one of the bedrooms as a 1st floor family room. Upstairs features 2 large bedrooms and walk-in attic space for storage or future expansion. Full finished basement has large family room, office for in-home work space and tons of storage. Enjoy summer BBQ's in the spacious fenced in back yard. New furnace 2016. New dormers and New leafguards 2018. Property sold as-is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dorothy Gillian

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475141002 Listed on: 03/23/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listed By

Anna Gillian Cramer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475172711

Last Buyer's Agent

Amber Kardosh

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475166467

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,623

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 9,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 188

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,251 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Screened Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,623

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp
  • LivingArea: 2251
  • Room Type: Attic, Office, Library, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Screened Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 599000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: 2 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2158
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 188
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15623.11
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2021
Closed on
Jul 16, 2021
Sold by
Mcclelland Geoffrey and Mcclelland Mary G
Bought by
Nudell Jeremy J and Hunter Jessica A
Seller's Agent
Dorothy Gillian
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Amber Kardosh
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$553,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-7.68%
Current Estimated Value
$800,374

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$247,374
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.09%
Original Mortgage
$497,700
Outstanding Balance
$450,541
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$349,833

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2004
Sold by
Ames Thomas J
Bought by
Mcclelland Geoffrey and Mcclelland Mary G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$462,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2004
Sold by
Ames Marilyn
Bought by
Ames Thomas J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$419,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2003
Sold by
Ames Thomas J and Ames Marilyn
Bought by
Ames Marilyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.4%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2003
Sold by
Ames Marilyn
Bought by
Ames Thomas J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.4%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Nudell Jeremy J $553,000 Chicago Title Company
Mcclelland Geoffrey $660,000 Prairie Title
Ames Thomas J -- K & M Title Co
Ames Marilyn -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Ames Thomas J -- Multiple
Ames Thomas J -- Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nudell Jeremy J $497,700
Previous Owner Mcclelland Geoffrey $462,000
Previous Owner Ames Thomas J $419,000
Previous Owner Ames Thomas J $400,000
Closed Mcclelland Geoffrey $132,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Sold $553,000 -7.7% $246 / Sq Ft
04/18/2021 04/18/21 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2021 03/23/21 For Sale $599,000 -- $266 / 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
2024 $16,223 $57,871 $10,105 $47,766
2023 $13,641 $64,000 $10,105 $53,895
2022 $13,641 $45,662 $8,695 $36,967
2021 $12,336 $45,662 $8,695 $36,967
2020 $12,178 $45,662 $8,695 $36,967
2019 $15,623 $56,499 $7,990 $48,509
2018 $14,787 $56,499 $7,990 $48,509
2017 $14,766 $56,499 $7,990 $48,509
2016 $12,430 $45,087 $6,580 $38,507
2015 $12,828 $45,087 $6,580 $38,507
2014 $11,777 $45,087 $6,580 $38,507
2013 $13,003 $50,594 $6,580 $44,014
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11078208

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-311-008-0000