Cecille Plurad
Coldwell Banker Realty
(877) 761-6689
181 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$103,500 Price
319 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305
River Forest AreaEstimated Value: $1,162,579
4
Beds
4
Baths
4,181
Sq Ft
$278/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Property is near park
- Wood Flooring
- Tennis Courts
- Recreation Room
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Sitting Room
About This Home
As of August 2025Welcome 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!
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,890
Year Built
- Built in 1914
Lot Details
- 14,100 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 75 x 190
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- 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
Finished 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
- Humidifier
- 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
Ownership History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 21, 2025
Closed on
Jul 17, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,579
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.69%
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
Bought by
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
Bought by
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
Bought by
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
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in River Forest, IL
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Cecille Plurad
-
Andrew Gagliardo
Andrew Gagliardo
Compass
(708) 905-8112
100 Total Sales
36 in River Forest
$189K - $2M Price Range
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Chester Jakala
Chester Jakala
Telequest Corp.
(844) 480-0258
31 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$914,000 Price
-
George Ayling
George Ayling
Select a Fee RE System
(708) 859-7153
206 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$296,000 Price
-
Vipin Gulati
Vipin Gulati
RE/MAX Professionals Select
(708) 859-6295
264 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$125,000 Price
-
Joelle Venzera
Joelle Venzera
Compass
(708) 564-3952
111 Total Sales
6 in River Forest
$143K - $1.3M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,100,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| $725,000 | Fidelity National Title | ||
| $725,000 | Fidelity National Title | ||
| $655,000 | Multiple |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $935,000 | ||
| Closed | $543,750 | ||
| Closed | $523,200 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| 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
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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 | $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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kara Keller
Seller's Agent in 2025
Kara Keller
Baird & Warner
(708) 705-5272
169 Total Sales
-
Monica Dalton
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Monica Dalton
Compass
(773) 263-6030
158 Total Sales
-
Lea Smirniotis
Seller's Agent in 2014
Lea Smirniotis
@ Properties
(773) 562-0575
86 Total Sales
-
Kris Sagan
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Kris Sagan
RE/MAX
(708) 359-1632
47 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12168962
APN: 15-12-300-010-0000
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