NOT LISTED FOR SALE

21 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $521,000 - $618,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,173 Sq Ft
$265/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 23, 2022

Last sale price $525,000 $242 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,371/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Double Oven
  • Balcony
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2022

Rarely available town home with over 2100 sq.ft. on 3 levels! This south-facing unit is filled with sunlight and overlooks a lushly landscaped courtyard. The unit features a private outdoor patio and balcony. 1st floor features family room, mudroom and 2-car garage with storage. 2nd floor features a gorgeous open-concept living and dining space with large windows and a wood burning fireplace. Kitchen is large and features tons of cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances, pantry and balcony. 3rd floor features 3 generous bedrooms and 2 full baths--both full baths have been stylishly updated. The primary bath features a separate tub and shower with double vanity. This complex of town homes and condos is extremely well maintained and is situated in a quiet corner of River Forest, with easy access to 290, CTA Blue line, Metra, Downtown Forest Park shops and restaurants. **List of improvements available.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Maychruk

Laura Maychruk Real Estate License #471021717 Listed on: 05/23/2022

Co-Listed By

David Gullo

Gullo & Associates License #471004288

Last Buyer's Agent

Shea Kiessling

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475158907

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,748

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 2,004

HOA Fees

  • $325 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,173 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include tv/cable, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 10 Units

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,748

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

2,004 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$325 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 2173
  • Room Type: Foyer, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 325
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: TV/Cable, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11747.55
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 10

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2022
Closed on
Jun 21, 2022
Sold by
Michael P Corr And Janet Corr Joint Trus
Bought by
Gulotty Richard and Huggins Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Laura Maychruk
Laura Maychruk Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Shea Kiessling
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Current Estimated Value
$574,810

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,810
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.47%
Original Mortgage
$393,750
Outstanding Balance
$372,551
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$202,259

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2020
Sold by
Corr Michael P and Corr Janet S
Bought by
Corr Michael P and Corr Janet

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2014
Closed on
Sep 2, 2014
Sold by
Fitspatrick Rita
Bought by
Corr Michael P and Corr Janet S
Seller's Agent
April Moon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
John Guest
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-4.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.98%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2002
Sold by
Madden Patrick J and Madden Lori A
Bought by
Fitzpatrick Rita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2000
Sold by
Kalvelage Gerald C
Bought by
Madden Patrick J and Madden Lori A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
8.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 1997
Sold by
Abramson Marguerite Martino and Martino Marguerite
Bought by
Kalvelage Gerald C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
7.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1994
Sold by
Thrush Development Company
Bought by
Martino Marguerite
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
Gulotty Richard $525,000 None Listed On Document
Corr Michael P -- Chicago Title
Corr Michael P $410,000 Baird & Warner Title Svcs In
Fitzpatrick Rita $400,000 Prairie Title
Madden Patrick J $314,500 1St American Title
Kalvelage Gerald C $275,000 --
Martino Marguerite $261,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gulotty Richard $393,750
Previous Owner Corr Michael P $250,000
Previous Owner Fitzpatrick Rita $275,000
Previous Owner Madden Patrick J $190,000
Previous Owner Kalvelage Gerald C $214,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/23/2022 06/23/22 Sold $525,000 0.0% $242 / Sq Ft
05/24/2022 05/24/22 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2022 05/23/22 For Sale $525,000 +28.0% $242 / Sq Ft
09/05/2014 09/05/14 Sold $410,000 -4.4% $146 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/14/2014 07/14/14 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2014 06/05/14 For Sale $429,000 -- $153 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $13,054 $51,281 $2,129 $49,152
2024 $13,054 $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 $11,362 $40,031 $1,683 $38,348
2018 $10,755 $40,031 $1,683 $38,348
2017 $10,734 $40,031 $1,683 $38,348
2016 $9,803 $32,969 $1,386 $31,583
2015 $10,419 $32,969 $1,386 $31,583
2014 $8,800 $32,969 $1,386 $31,583
2013 $8,680 $33,394 $1,386 $32,008
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11412443

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-318-034-0000

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