NOT LISTED FOR SALE

319 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,042,000 - $1,162,895

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,181 Sq Ft
$267/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2025

Last sale price $1,100,000 $263 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,237/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Keystone Park East

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome Home! Relax on your welcoming front porch and enjoy the beauty of this tree-lined street. This gorgeous, updated brick bungalow features 4-5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and sunlit hardwood floors throughout, all nestled on an extra-large 75 x 190 lot! Full of character and warmth, 319 has been lovingly maintained with thoughtful updates: Windows and Bathrooms (2013), Kitchen (2014), front Porch (2015), and Roof (2018). Spacious, finished, dry basement with sump pump and backup battery and updated water line (no more lead!). The 300 block of Gale is known for its tight-knit community, fostering fun and connections at the block party, turkey trot, loaning library stand, and more. Prime walkable location near: Award-winning schools (Lincoln Elementary & Roosevelt Middle); Metra station; Keystone Park (paddle & pickleball courts, sledding hill, and park district). Shops and restaurants in Oak Park & Forest Park - less than 1 mile away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kara Keller

Baird & Warner License #471000649 Listed on: 04/21/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Dalton

Compass License #475136127

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,890

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 190
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,181 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • No Tub in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,890

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Age: 100+ 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 4181
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Play Room, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub,No Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: PLANS: Total: 4,181 sq ft; Main Floor: 1,564 sq ft; 2nd Floor: 1,060 sq ft; Basement: 1,557 sq ft; ASSESSOR: 2,457 sq ft
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer,Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: 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: 0.3237
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 190
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16889.71
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2025
Closed on
Jul 17, 2025
Sold by
Logan David and Logan Elizabeth
Bought by
Jeon Andrew Y and Dubovis Marina I
Seller's Agent
Kara Keller
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Monica Dalton
Compass
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
4.76%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$1,115,724

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,724
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.44%
Original Mortgage
$935,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2014
Closed on
Aug 14, 2014
Sold by
National Residential Nominee Services In
Bought by
Logan David and Logan Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Lea Smirniotis
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kris Sagan
RE/MAX In The Village
List Price
$770,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-5.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.89%
Original Mortgage
$543,750
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2014
Closed on
Aug 7, 2014
Sold by
Ward Brandon R and Ward Margaret H
Bought by
National Residential Nominee Services In
Seller's Agent
Lea Smirniotis
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kris Sagan
RE/MAX In The Village
List Price
$770,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-5.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$543,750
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2006
Sold by
Beaudoin Gordon J and Beaudoin Irene
Bought by
Ward Brandon R and Ward Margaret H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$523,200
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Jeon Andrew Y $1,100,000 None Listed On Document
Logan David $725,000 Fidelity National Title
National Residential Nominee Services In $725,000 Fidelity National Title
Ward Brandon R $655,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jeon Andrew Y $935,000
Previous Owner Logan David $543,750
Previous Owner Ward Brandon R $523,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $1,100,000 +4.8% $263 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $1,050,000 +44.8% $251 / Sq Ft
09/03/2014 09/03/14 Sold $725,000 -2.7% $256 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/01/2014 08/01/14 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2014 07/24/14 Price Changed $745,000 -1.8% $263 / Sq Ft
07/18/2014 07/18/14 Price Changed $759,000 -1.4% $268 / Sq Ft
07/08/2014 07/08/14 For Sale $770,000 -- $272 / 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
2025 $16,890 $63,980 $15,158 $48,822
2024 $16,890 $63,980 $15,158 $48,822
2023 $15,213 $75,595 $15,158 $60,437
2022 $15,213 $53,268 $13,043 $40,225
2021 $15,530 $53,267 $13,042 $40,225
2020 $15,244 $53,267 $13,042 $40,225
2019 $17,552 $59,970 $11,985 $47,985
2018 $17,691 $63,631 $11,985 $51,646
2017 $17,645 $63,631 $11,985 $51,646
2016 $15,087 $49,395 $9,870 $39,525
2015 $15,610 $49,395 $9,870 $39,525
2014 $14,880 $53,971 $9,870 $44,101
2013 $12,689 $47,602 $9,870 $37,732
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12168962

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-300-010-0000