NOT LISTED FOR SALE

314 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $910,707

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,332 Sq Ft
$391/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 23, 2022

Last sale price $842,500 $361 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,236/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to River Forest Station
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of December 2022

Welcome home to a beautiful Victorian that offers tons of functional living space & natural light throughout, front screened in porch. The entire house has been completely rehabbed over the last few years with every thought behind each update and material selection. New gas fireplace in Living room. The home has a newly finished basement with bonus room, (unique entertaining space). Many original items have been kept in place as the sellers are the second owner of this charming vintage home, hardwood flooring and original unpainted doors and trim, and staircase. A completely new eat -in , custom kitchen with "42 cabinets and soft closing drawers, soapstone countertops and subway tile with SS undermount sink and SS appliances. The kitchen opens to a beautiful back porch with trek flooring that boasts spacious mature gardens enclosed in a 6 ft pvc fenced area that include upper and lower views of a meditation area, lower stoned entertainment area with direct access to basement. Fully mature trees with both up and down lighting for maximin day and night enjoyment and security. A 2.5 car garage with additional 3 car carport off ally and a side drive. Room over garage can serve as a 2nd office for a multiple home office environment. Bedroom on 1st floor attached to ada accessible full bath that can also be A full office. All new bathrooms throughout. Upstairs bath has new steam shower along a claw tub with heated towel rack. 2nd floor laundry. Top rated schools, parks, and easy access to the Metra, EL, burbs, downtown, Restaurants, airports and much more...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Gagliardo

Compass License #471001960 Listed on: 09/07/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Joe Cibula

Compass License #475143738

Last Buyer's Agent

Edith Schell

@properties Christies International Real Estate License #475127876

@properties Christies International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,880

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 9,601 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 192

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,332 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,880

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2332
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom: None
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio
  • List Price: 899000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Number of Cars: 5
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac, Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Heating: Steam, Radiator(s)
  • 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

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2204
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 192
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12880
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2022
Closed on
Dec 14, 2022
Sold by
Calvin Brian Dennis and Calvin Sheila A
Bought by
Pietrini Alexandra K and Pietrini Brian
Seller's Agent
Andrew Gagliardo
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Edith Schell
@properties Christies International Real Estate
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$842,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$106,500
-11.22%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$910,707

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$68,207
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.36%
Original Mortgage
$674,000
Outstanding Balance
$655,225
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$242,529

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2021
Sold by
Dugan Shelia A
Bought by
Galvin Brian Dennis and Dugan Sheila A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2019
Sold by
Dugan Sheila A and Galvin Brian D
Bought by
Dugan Sheila A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$518,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2016
Sold by
Dugan Shelia A
Bought by
Dugan Sheila A and Galvin Brian D

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
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2012
Sold by
U S Bank Na
Bought by
Dugan Sheila A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,500
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2006
Sold by
Ormsbee Mary K
Bought by
Us Bank Na and Mary K Ormsbee 2005 Trust
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
Pietrini Alexandra K $842,500 None Listed On Document
Galvin Brian Dennis -- Attorney
Dugan Sheila A -- Greater Illinois Title
Dugan Sheila A -- Proper Title Llc
Dugan Sheila A $405,000 Prairie Title
Us Bank Na -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pietrini Alexandra K $674,000
Previous Owner Galvin Brian Dennis $675,000
Previous Owner Dugan Sheila A $509,000
Previous Owner Dugan Sheila A $518,000
Previous Owner Dugan Sheila A $499,000
Previous Owner Dugan Sheila A $50,000
Previous Owner Dugan Sheila A $417,000
Previous Owner Dugan Sheila A $364,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2022 12/23/22 Sold $842,500 -6.3% $361 / Sq Ft
11/10/2022 11/10/22 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2022 10/06/22 Price Changed $899,000 -5.3% $386 / Sq Ft
09/07/2022 09/07/22 For Sale $949,000 -- $407 / 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 $16,602 $60,645 $10,320 $50,325
2023 $13,585 $72,000 $10,320 $61,680
2022 $13,585 $46,987 $8,880 $38,107
2021 $13,111 $45,490 $8,880 $36,610
2020 $12,880 $45,490 $8,880 $36,610
2019 $17,414 $59,525 $8,160 $51,365
2018 $16,484 $59,525 $8,160 $51,365
2017 $16,443 $59,525 $8,160 $51,365
2016 $13,841 $45,523 $6,720 $38,803
2015 $14,387 $45,523 $6,720 $38,803
2014 $13,178 $45,523 $6,720 $38,803
2013 $13,635 $48,323 $6,720 $41,603
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11623556

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-11-401-024-0000