Tisha Krakowski
RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals
(815) 524-0126
108 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$250,000 Price
306 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305
River Forest AreaEstimated Value: $1,587,474
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,180
Sq Ft
$306/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- 4-minute walk to River Forest Station
- Property is near park
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
- Deck
- Recreation Room
About This Home
As of June 2021Beautiful River Forest home recently completed gut renovation. 4 story 2400 s.f. addition, full gut rehab on existing home, new plumbing, electric, HVAC, chefs kitchen. Recently added 5th bed and full bath on 3rd floor. Over 5000 s.f. of updated living space. Great yard, carport, 2 car garage with alley access. Highly coveted Gale Avenue, Metra station at the end of the street. Keystone park and Lincoln School are 5 block walk. 1st Floor: Traditional Front Porch with trex decking and rails, Marble foyer with new stair make for beautiful entryway, restored Living Rm with modernized fireplace, Formal Dining Rm with original 100+ year old restored and modernized Built-ins, Dream Kitchen with Custom Cabinets, Quartz Counters, SS Appliances. Breakfast Area, opens to Family/Great Rm with WB Fireplace, inviting Sun Rm opens to Deck & large Fenced Yard. Plus Mud Room with 1st floor w/d off of carport, work from home 1st floor Office & Powder Rm. 2nd Floor: Master Suite with 2 Walk-in Closets, Fireplace & luxury carrara Marble Master bath with separate shower, soaking tub. 3 additional Bedrms with double sink Hall Bathrm. 2nd Floor Laundry room. 3rd Floor: Fantastic Play Rm! Custom built in castle with 4 beds, separate en suite 5th bedroom with new custom bath! Man Cave Basement: New Finished 9 ft Deep Basement with full bath and huge family room. New Electric, Plumbing, Sprinkler System, HVAC, Hardie Siding, Roof, Updated Amana HVAC units, Better than New. Enjoy
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Guardian Properties LLC License #471007927 Listed on: 09/04/2020
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,266
Year Renovated
- 2015
Lot Details
- 9,601 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 192
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Carport
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 5,180 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Play Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Cooktop with Range Hood
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Dual Sinks
- Soaking Tub
- European Shower
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire Sprinkler System
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Porch
Location
- Property is near park
Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Humidifier
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Individual Controls for Heating
- 200+ Amp Service
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Tennis Courts
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 4, 2020
Closed on
Jun 24, 2021
Sold by
Martin Gregory and Martin Kirstin
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brian Duggan
Guardian Properties LLC
Buyer's Agent
Paul Gorney
eXp Realty
Sold Price
$1,200,000
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
$387,474
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$876,517
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$710,957
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 13, 2019
Sold by
Gregor Properties Llc
Bought by
Martin Gregory and Martin Kirstin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$963,750
Interest Rate
4.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 23, 2013
Closed on
Apr 3, 2014
Sold by
Manetti Fred P and Lueder Manetti Barbara A
Bought by
Gregor Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Andrew Gagliardo
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jim Blaha
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-8.77%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.52%
Original Mortgage
$770,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 22, 2003
Sold by
Lueder Helen E
Bought by
Manetti Fred P and Lueder Manetti Barbara
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,200,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| Martin Gregory | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Gregor Properties Llc | $510,000 | First American | |
| Manetti Fred P | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $220,000 | ||
| Open | Polk Jimmy Lee | $1,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Martin Gregory | $963,750 | |
| Previous Owner | Gregor Properties Llc | $770,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2021 06/30/21 | Sold | $1,200,000 | -7.6% | $232 / Sq Ft |
| 04/18/2021 04/18/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/01/2021 03/01/21 | Price Changed | $1,299,000 | -1.9% | $251 / Sq Ft |
| 01/29/2021 01/29/21 | Price Changed | $1,324,000 | -1.9% | $256 / Sq Ft |
| 11/11/2020 11/11/20 | Price Changed | $1,349,000 | -1.9% | $260 / Sq Ft |
| 09/05/2020 09/05/20 | Price Changed | $1,374,900 | +1.9% | $265 / Sq Ft |
| 09/04/2020 09/04/20 | For Sale | $1,349,900 | -- | $261 / 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 | $27,376 | $96,170 | $10,320 | $85,850 |
| 2024 | $27,376 | $96,170 | $10,320 | $85,850 |
| 2023 | $18,781 | $100,000 | $10,320 | $89,680 |
| 2022 | $18,781 | $58,159 | $8,880 | $49,279 |
| 2021 | $17,051 | $58,159 | $8,880 | $49,279 |
| 2020 | $16,730 | $58,159 | $8,880 | $49,279 |
| 2019 | $16,266 | $55,828 | $8,160 | $47,668 |
| 2018 | $15,397 | $55,828 | $8,160 | $47,668 |
| 2017 | $15,360 | $55,828 | $8,160 | $47,668 |
| 2016 | $15,161 | $49,625 | $6,720 | $42,905 |
| 2015 | $14,854 | $49,625 | $6,720 | $42,905 |
| 2014 | $12,020 | $44,090 | $6,720 | $37,370 |
| 2013 | $10,745 | $40,713 | $6,720 | $33,993 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Brian Duggan
Seller's Agent in 2021
Brian Duggan
Guardian Properties LLC
(872) 260-2365
2 Total Sales
-
Megan VanVelzel
MV
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Megan VanVelzel
Guardian Properties LLC
(419) 704-4372
3 Total Sales
-
Paul Gorney
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Paul Gorney
eXp Realty
(773) 914-0023
93 Total Sales
-
Marie Paul
MP
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Marie Paul
The McDonald Group
(847) 710-0669
16 Total Sales
-
Andrew Gagliardo
Seller's Agent in 2014
Andrew Gagliardo
Compass
(708) 456-6965
97 Total Sales
-
Jim Blaha
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Jim Blaha
The McDonald Group
(708) 366-8899
11 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 10836861
APN: 15-11-401-026-0000
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