NOT LISTED FOR SALE

126 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,043,000 - $1,224,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,952 Sq Ft
$294/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 03, 2024

Last sale price $1,060,000 $268 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,909/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of April 2024

Stunning two generation home in River Forest. This classic 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath Turn of the Century home has maintained the original character with updated amenities to provide a great living space combination. Primary bedroom ensuite accompanies 3 additional bedrooms and full bath. Modern kitchen including wine bar overlooking spacious family room makes for a great entertaining venue. Finished basement level includes full bathroom, laundry/utility room and private office. The mature landscape includes outdoor front patio and intimate garden space in fenced 10,000 square foot lot. Middle of the block location provides convenient access to River Forest Metra train line and CTA Blue Line. Located in District 90 School System.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Conor Harmon

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475201145 Listed on: 02/07/2024

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Toni Stout

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475200994

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,454

Year Built

  • Built in 1908 | Remodeled in 1995

Lot Details

  • 10,019

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,952 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Blinds
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,454

Year Built

Built in 1908 | Remodeled in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 1995
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 1995

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter, Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 3952
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3952
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Square Footage based on Matterport scan
  • Total Sq Ft: 3952
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s)
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 10000
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19454
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2024
Closed on
Apr 2, 2024
Sold by
Harmon Joint Declaration Of Trust and Harmon Leo J
Bought by
Johnson Robert and Johnson Cara
Seller's Agent
Conor Harmon
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Toni Stout
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,060,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-3.64%
Views
81
Current Estimated Value
$1,160,020

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$100,020
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.20%
Original Mortgage
$848,000
Outstanding Balance
$835,330
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$324,690

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2020
Sold by
Harmon Leo J and Harmon Kathleen J
Bought by
Harmon Leo J and Harmon Kathleen J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1994
Sold by
Harmon Leo J and Harmon Judith D
Bought by
Harmon Leo J and Harmon Kathleen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
8.68%
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
Johnson Robert $1,060,000 Chicago Title
Johnson Robert $1,060,000 Chicago Title
Johnson Robert $1,060,000 Chicago Title
Johnson Robert $1,060,000 Chicago Title
Harmon Leo J -- Premier Title
Harmon Leo J $375,000 1St American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson Robert $848,000
Closed Johnson Robert $848,000
Previous Owner Harmon Leo J $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/03/2024 04/03/24 Sold $1,060,000 -3.6% $268 / Sq Ft
02/19/2024 02/19/24 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2024 02/07/24 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $278 / 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 $22,114 $84,096 $10,750 $73,346
2024 $22,114 $84,096 $10,750 $73,346
2023 $20,171 $84,096 $10,750 $73,346
2022 $20,171 $65,885 $9,250 $56,635
2021 $19,454 $65,884 $9,250 $56,634
2020 $19,077 $65,884 $9,250 $56,634
2019 $17,072 $58,424 $8,500 $49,924
2018 $16,160 $58,424 $8,500 $49,924
2017 $16,120 $58,424 $8,500 $49,924
2016 $16,148 $52,694 $7,000 $45,694
2015 $15,824 $52,694 $7,000 $45,694
2014 $14,510 $52,694 $7,000 $45,694
2013 $16,921 $62,599 $7,000 $55,599
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11875135

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-11-403-018-0000