$392,000
SOLD MAR 8, 2016

19 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,173 Sq Ft
$272/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$180 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

158 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Kitchen Island

About This Home

As of April 2025

Open and spacious town home situated in beautiful park-like setting. Sun filled living/dining room with hardwood floors, french doors and fireplace. Large kitchen with new stainless appliances. island and granite counters with adjoining balcony. 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, family room and attached 2 car garage space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Downey

Compass License #475141756 Listed on: 08/14/2015

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Andreoli

Compass License #475138701

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,328

Year Built

  • 1990

HOA Fees

  • $272 per month

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,328

Year Built

1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$272 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Estimated Year Built: 1990
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Type Attached: T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1990

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 26X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: COMBO, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 21X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X12, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2173
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 21X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Assessment Includes: Common Insurance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Assessment Association Fees: 272
  • Management Contact Name: Shirley Grott
  • Management Phone: 708-452-4242

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Cortland Properties

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
  • High School: OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 22 X 90
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123180330000

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 10
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8800.33

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2024
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Beech Donovan
Bought by
Lopuszynski Eva M and Vroustouris Caroline
Seller's Agent
Lisa Andreoli
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Bidinger
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-6.06%
Views
229
Current Estimated Value
$533,116

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$68,116
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.56%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2015
Closed on
Mar 3, 2016
Sold by
He Xiaomin and Gao Feng
Bought by
Beech Donovan
Seller's Agent
Julie Downey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Andreoli
Compass
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$392,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,000
-10.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.89%
Original Mortgage
$313,600
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1995
Sold by
Harris Brian T and Harris Susan L
Bought by
Yang Tien Yun and Ding Dadi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
7.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 1993
Sold by
Thrush Development Company
Bought by
Harris Brian T and Harris Susan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,750
Interest Rate
5.87%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $465,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $392,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $273,000 --
Warranty Deed $176,666 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $313,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $120,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $198,750 No Value Available
Closed $56,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Sold $465,000 -4.1% $214 / Sq Ft
02/08/2025 02/08/25 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Price Changed $485,000 -2.0% $223 / Sq Ft
11/16/2024 11/16/24 For Sale $495,000 +26.3% $228 / Sq Ft
03/08/2016 03/08/16 Sold $392,000 -1.8% $180 / Sq Ft
01/19/2016 01/19/16 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2016 01/05/16 Price Changed $399,000 -2.4% $184 / Sq Ft
11/04/2015 11/04/15 Price Changed $409,000 -2.4% $188 / Sq Ft
09/28/2015 09/28/15 Price Changed $419,000 -2.3% $193 / Sq Ft
09/04/2015 09/04/15 Price Changed $429,000 -2.3% $197 / Sq Ft
08/14/2015 08/14/15 For Sale $439,000 +33.0% $202 / Sq Ft
11/20/2012 11/20/12 Sold $330,000 -9.6% $152 / Sq Ft
10/12/2012 10/12/12 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2012 08/07/12 Price Changed $365,000 -2.7% $168 / Sq Ft
04/16/2012 04/16/12 Price Changed $375,000 -5.1% $173 / Sq Ft
01/06/2012 01/06/12 Price Changed $395,000 -7.1% $182 / Sq Ft
10/05/2011 10/05/11 For Sale $425,000 -- $196 / 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 $12,328 $51,001 $2,129 $48,872
2023 $12,299 $51,001 $2,129 $48,872
2022 $12,299 $44,245 $1,832 $42,413
2021 $11,895 $44,244 $1,831 $42,413
2020 $11,748 $44,244 $1,831 $42,413
2019 $10,542 $40,131 $1,683 $38,448
2018 $10,784 $40,131 $1,683 $38,448
2017 $10,763 $40,131 $1,683 $38,448
2016 $9,803 $32,969 $1,386 $31,583
2015 $9,590 $32,969 $1,386 $31,583
2014 $8,800 $32,969 $1,386 $31,583
2013 $8,569 $33,000 $1,386 $31,614
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09012198

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-318-033-0000