NOT LISTED FOR SALE

135 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

River Forest Area

Estimated Value: $741,291 - $950,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,824 Sq Ft
$473/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 27, 2015

Last sale price $595,000 $326 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,810 / mo

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Detached Garage
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Screened Porch
  • 4-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of July 2015

Sitting pretty on a large, beautifully landscaped lot, this award winning painted lady boasts Victorian charm & modern amenities. Remodeled wood cabinet/granite kitchen opens to large eating area & family room w/frplc overlooking the large deck & yard. Wonderful screened porch & open front porch. 4 bdrms + tandem & laundry on 2nd fl. Central air. Bsmt Rec Rm & 1/2 bath. Newer 3 car gar. Great block! Walk to Metra.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jan Raspatello

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475138184 Listed on: 04/27/2015

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Eli Schultz

Ideal Location Oak Park Real Estate License #471004581

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • 9,409

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Tandem Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on upper level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $1,500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

9,409 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.2
  • Style Of House: Victorian
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: U
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan, Fan-Whole House
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 06X05, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Eating Area, Foyer, Screened Porch, Pantry, Tandem Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Tandem Rm, Dimensions: 14X07, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 08X06, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Pantry, Dimensions: 08X06, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X08, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X187
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123110040000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9599.09

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2015
Closed on
Jul 27, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jan Raspatello
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eli Schultz
Ideal Location Oak Park Real Estate
List Price
$619,900
Sold Price
$595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.02%
Current Estimated Value
$863,573

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$268,573
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.45%
Original Mortgage
$476,000
Interest Rate
0.0387%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2003
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$595,000 Chicago Title Land Trust Co
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-- Prairie Title Inc
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $476,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/27/2015 07/27/15 Sold $595,000 -4.0% $326 / Sq Ft
05/20/2015 05/20/15 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2015 04/27/15 For Sale $619,900 -- $340 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $13,424 $52,351 $10,105 $42,246
2024 $13,424 $52,351 $10,105 $42,246
2023 $11,680 $52,351 $10,105 $42,246
2022 $11,680 $39,590 $8,695 $30,895
2021 $11,276 $39,590 $8,695 $30,895
2020 $11,087 $39,590 $8,695 $30,895
2019 $13,448 $46,750 $7,990 $38,760
2018 $15,200 $55,158 $7,990 $47,168
2017 $15,164 $55,158 $7,990 $47,168
2016 $12,155 $40,282 $6,580 $33,702
2015 $11,901 $40,282 $6,580 $33,702
2014 $10,917 $40,282 $6,580 $33,702
2013 $9,599 $36,650 $6,580 $30,070
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jan Raspatello

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jan Raspatello

    @ Properties

    (708) 476-6070

    25 Total Sales

    Jan Raspatello
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  • Eli Schultz

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Eli Schultz

    Ideal Location Oak Park Real Estate

    (773) 491-0068

    37 Total Sales

    Eli Schultz
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08903675

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-311-004-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

135 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL

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