Seller's Agent in 2021
Amber Kardosh
@ Properties
(773) 726-2070
19 in this area
215 Total Sales
147 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305
Estimated Value: $1,058,000 - $1,141,452
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,900
Sq Ft
$281/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Property is near park
- Wood Flooring
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3-minute walk to Washington Square Park
About This Home
As of August 2021One of River Forest's finest, unique, and well-built brick bungalow gems on a 200 x 65ft lot and over is ready for you to call it home. This is a rare opportunity to own a home with so much history that include pieces throughout the home that help tell the amazing stories coupled with beauty and elegance. Inspiring original charm, details, and finishes throughout the home were devotedly preserved. Enter from the sizable foyer into the expansive fully open concept layout main level from the sunroom to the kitchen, and hardwood flooring throughout. Truly an entertainer's oasis, featuring a sun-room drenched with natural light through the copious number of windows, expansive living room with wood-burning fireplace, spacious formal dining room that opens up into a luminous library with French doors, full bathroom, bedroom, office, spacious kitchen joined by a sunny breakfast room, and a mudroom leading to attached heated 2-car garage. 2ndfloor features four generous size bedrooms with custom built deep closet spaces and two full baths with a whirlpool tub. Step down into the magnificent basement spanning over 2,200 sq.ft. finished space with multiple rooms with large windows, and new porcelain/stone/tile floors. Extra-large family room with wood-burning fireplace, bedroom/bonus room with attached full bathroom and marble sauna room, laundry room, two storage rooms, and two bonus rooms. Basement is great for an in-law suite, nanny/au pair living as it has an independent entry and exit from the front of the house and the back. Home features multi-level, zoned forced-air cooling and heating, plus hot water radiator heating. Backyard features stone paved patio, fenced-in yard and a stone barbecue pit. Conveniently located minutes from Washington Common and Keystone parks (Park District Program Locations), Lincoln Elementary, River Forest Community Center, Nature Center, Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve, hiking, downtown Forest Park/Oak Park, trails, and the Metra to downtown Chicago.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475166467 Listed on: 06/01/2021
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475130075
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $19,328
Year Built
- Built in 1918
Lot Details
- 0.26 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 65 x 200
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 3,900 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Bar Fridge
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Library
- Bonus Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Home Gym
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Partially Carpeted
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 4 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Fireplace in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Location
- Property is near park
Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Central Air
- SpacePak Central Air
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- Tennis Courts
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 1, 2021
Closed on
Aug 2, 2021
Sold by
Chugh Sundeepa K
Bought by
Bartlow Jake and Lin Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Amber Kardosh
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Janelle Dennis
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-2.83%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$335,107
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.56%
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Outstanding Balance
$594,809
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$502,054
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 7, 2018
Sold by
Chugh Sumant S and Chugh Sundeepa K
Bought by
Chugh Sundeepa K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 28, 2002
Sold by
Kurz William C and Kurz Brenda L
Bought by
Chugh Sumant S and Chugh Sundeepa K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$443,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 4, 1998
Sold by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago
Bought by
Kurz William C and Kurz Brenda L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlow Jake | $825,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Chugh Sundeepa K | -- | Precision Title Company | |
| Chugh Sumant S | $554,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Kurz William C | $280,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Bartlow Jake | $660,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chugh Sundeepa K | $600,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chugh Sumant S | $443,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kurz William C | $224,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2021 08/04/21 | Sold | $825,000 | -2.8% | $212 / Sq Ft |
| 06/10/2021 06/10/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/01/2021 06/01/21 | For Sale | $849,000 | -- | $218 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $22,448 | $76,181 | $11,924 | $64,257 |
| 2024 | $22,448 | $82,000 | $11,924 | $70,076 |
| 2023 | $18,456 | $82,000 | $11,924 | $70,076 |
| 2022 | $18,456 | $57,155 | $10,260 | $46,895 |
| 2021 | $16,739 | $57,154 | $10,260 | $46,894 |
| 2020 | $16,425 | $57,154 | $10,260 | $46,894 |
| 2019 | $19,328 | $65,690 | $9,428 | $56,262 |
| 2018 | $18,296 | $65,690 | $9,428 | $56,262 |
| 2017 | $18,248 | $65,690 | $9,428 | $56,262 |
| 2016 | $16,475 | $53,710 | $7,764 | $45,946 |
| 2015 | $16,145 | $53,710 | $7,764 | $45,946 |
| 2014 | $16,120 | $58,254 | $7,764 | $50,490 |
| 2013 | $14,959 | $55,645 | $7,764 | $47,881 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Amber Kardosh
-
Robin Phelps
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Robin Phelps
@ Properties
(773) 469-5423
7 in this area
205 Total Sales
-
Janelle Dennis
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Janelle Dennis
@ Properties
(773) 255-7751
1 in this area
172 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11078415
APN: 15-12-311-001-0000
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