NOT LISTED FOR SALE

311 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $764,219 - $882,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,540 Sq Ft
$544/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2022

Last sale price $689,000 $447 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,549/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 4-minute walk to River Forest Station
  • Property is near park
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Mature Trees
  • 5-minute walk to Keystone Park East

About This Home

As of February 2022

Cassic River Forest home in outstanding neighborhood and location! Solid, well built brick Georgian, move in condition. New tear off roof, gutters, soffit-fascia that include gutter guards. All new appliances. Painted in clean, simple colors. Hardwood floors throughout. Updated kitchen with stone counter top and glass back splash. Updated second floor full bathroom with separate shower and tub with dual tile design. Installed new Kohler shower system. Lovely three season room off living and dining rooms with access to back yard. Finished basement with neutral colors and newer carpeting. New interior drain tile system with sump pump and battery back up. Installed New radon mitigation system. Newer windows throughout. New code entry deadbolt lock on side door. Poured new concrete garage floor. Pretty parcel of land with lots of mature trees. 2 car garage with side drive. Walk to anywhere River Forest location; to schools, Metra trains, shopping and dining. Huge lot is 50' wide x 187' deep with newly fenced-in yard. Only a half block walk to the Metra trains and Keystone Park with tennis/pickle ball courts, kids park, sledding hill, baseball and soccer fields and open green space for relaxing. Close to dining, shopping and entertainment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael O'Neill

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471014865 Listed on: 01/19/2022

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Baker

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475152601

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,135

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 9,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 187
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,540 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,135

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

9,400 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Georgian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 1540
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: None
  • Third Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Galley,Updated Kitchen
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Window Treatments: All
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: All
  • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Family Room Window Treatments: None

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2158
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 187
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 12134.91
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2022
Closed on
Mar 1, 2022
Sold by
Stephany Michael J and Stephany Margaret K
Bought by
Ketcher Timothy J and Ketcher Hannah M
Seller's Agent
Michael O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Baker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$689,000
Current Estimated Value
$838,305

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$149,305
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%
Original Mortgage
$157,000
Outstanding Balance
$145,631
Interest Rate
3.92%
Estimated Equity
$692,674

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2022
Closed on
Feb 11, 2022
Sold by
Stephany Michael J and Stephany Margaret K
Bought by
Ketcher Timothy J and Ketcher Hannah M
Seller's Agent
Michael O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Baker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$689,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,000
Outstanding Balance
$145,631
Interest Rate
3.92%
Estimated Equity
$692,674

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2021
Closed on
Aug 11, 2021
Sold by
Walsh Harry C
Bought by
Stephany Michael J and Stephany Margaret K
Seller's Agent
Harry Walsh
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Mack
Avenue 1 Realty Group
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.13%
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2006
Sold by
Benefit Resource Consultant Group Inc
Bought by
Walsh Harry C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2005
Sold by
Fish John D and Fish Elizabeth J
Bought by
Benefit Resource Consultant Group

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2001
Sold by
Tabet Joseph and Tabet Anne
Bought by
Fish John D and Fish Elizabeth J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,700
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1993
Sold by
Spieler Robert D and Spieler Laurie A
Bought by
Tabet Joseph and Tabet Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
8.59%
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
Ketcher Timothy J -- --
Ketcher Timothy J -- --
Ketcher Timothy J -- --
Stephany Michael J $66,000 Prairie Title
Walsh Harry C $600,000 Prairie Title Inc
Benefit Resource Consultant Group $540,000 Prairie Title
Fish John D $383,000 --
Tabet Joseph $225,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ketcher Timothy J $157,000
Previous Owner Stephany Michael J $460,000
Previous Owner Walsh Harry C $417,000
Previous Owner Fish John D $344,700
Previous Owner Tabet Joseph $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/28/2022 02/28/22 Sold $689,000 0.0% $447 / Sq Ft
01/30/2022 01/30/22 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2022 01/19/22 For Sale $689,000 +4.4% $447 / Sq Ft
08/11/2021 08/11/21 Sold $660,000 -2.2% $429 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/13/2021 07/13/21 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2021 05/04/21 For Sale $675,000 +2.3% $438 / Sq Ft
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Off Market $660,000 -- --
04/21/2021 04/21/21 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 Price Changed $675,000 -3.4% $438 / Sq Ft
03/22/2021 03/22/21 For Sale $699,000 -- $454 / 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 $14,929 $54,534 $10,105 $44,429
2024 $14,929 $54,534 $10,105 $44,429
2023 $12,610 $64,000 $10,105 $53,895
2022 $12,610 $39,048 $8,695 $30,353
2021 $11,108 $39,048 $8,695 $30,353
2020 $12,135 $43,037 $8,695 $34,342
2019 $11,479 $40,407 $7,990 $32,417
2018 $10,865 $40,407 $7,990 $32,417
2017 $10,844 $40,407 $7,990 $32,417
2016 $9,715 $32,698 $6,580 $26,118
2015 $10,429 $35,624 $6,580 $29,044
2014 $10,296 $38,135 $6,580 $31,555
2013 $9,805 $37,380 $6,580 $30,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11307891

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-300-011-0000

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