NOT LISTED FOR SALE

234 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $821,529 - $860,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,122 Sq Ft
$394/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2022

Last sale price $720,000 $339 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,906/month

Highlights

  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 5-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of April 2022

Extremely well maintained home on the best block in River Forest! This spacious 4 bedroom, 2100+ sq. ft. home is situated among $mil homes on a large 50 x 200 lot and is ready for your updates. Tons of vintage charm and stained glass throughout. Step into the unique tiled entry, then step up into the main level where you will find a foyer, living room with built-in shelving and a decorative fireplace, dining room, kitchen, sitting room, screened porch and 1/2 bath. Second floor features a landing and then 4 large bedrooms PLUS a heated and air conditioned tandem room, and a full bathroom. Basement is unfinished but has high ceilings. The yard is beautifully landscaped. Driveway and 2 car garage. Radiant heat and Central A/C! Walk to parks, schools, CTA and Metra trains and downtown Forest Park! 2020 taxes $12,274.43 with HO and Senior Exemption worth $754. Excludes Living room, dining room and NW bedroom light fixtures. Home is being sold AS IS. MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED-HIGHEST & BEST DUE BY FRIDAY AT 6PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Maychruk

Laura Maychruk Real Estate License #471021717 Listed on: 03/10/2022

Co-Listed By

David Gullo

Gullo & Associates License #471004288

Last Buyer's Agent

Helen Bailey

Pioneer Realty Group LLC License #471019249

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,274

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 200

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,122 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Tandem Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,274

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1913
  • 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): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 2122
  • Room Type: Tandem Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Screened Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2122
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 699000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 200
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12274.43
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2022
Closed on
Apr 13, 2022
Sold by
Hoisington William A and Hoisington Sharon Leigh
Bought by
Legac Kurt and Legac Kirsten
Seller's Agent
Laura Maychruk
Laura Maychruk Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Helen Bailey
Pioneer Realty Group LLC
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
3%
Current Estimated Value
$836,382

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,382
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2003
Sold by
Hoisington William A and Hoisington Sharon Leigh
Bought by
Hoisington William A and Hoisington Sharon Leigh
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Legac Kurt $720,000 Prairie Title
Hoisington William A -- --
Hoisington William A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Legac Kurt $220,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2022 04/15/22 Sold $720,000 +3.0% $339 / Sq Ft
04/15/2022 04/15/22 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2022 04/15/22 For Sale $699,000 -- $329 / 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 $16,613 $64,000 $10,868 $53,132
2023 $12,859 $64,000 $10,868 $53,132
2022 $12,859 $45,980 $9,352 $36,628
2021 $12,434 $45,978 $9,351 $36,627
2020 $12,274 $45,978 $9,351 $36,627
2019 $13,880 $50,884 $8,593 $42,291
2018 $13,137 $50,884 $8,593 $42,291
2017 $13,121 $50,884 $8,593 $42,291
2016 $12,507 $43,160 $7,077 $36,083
2015 $12,219 $43,160 $7,077 $36,083
2014 $11,219 $43,160 $7,077 $36,083
2013 $12,826 $49,965 $7,077 $42,888
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11343576

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-11-402-012-0000