NOT LISTED FOR SALE

327 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $764,000 - $950,943

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,186 Sq Ft
$267/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2019

Last sale price $725,000 $228 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,221/month

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • 3-minute walk to River Forest Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Keystone Park East

About This Home

As of May 2019

Stellar location in River Forest! Very short walk to Metra, Blue Ribbon Lincoln & Roosevelt Schools, several lovely parks, batting cages, tennis courts, sled hill & shopping. Welcoming front porch opens to ample foyer. Extra large living room with working fireplace & built-ins including, charming window seat. Good size dining room fit for a crowd at the holidays. Custom designed kitchen with plentiful counter space & large island, great for prep or entertaining, augmented with top quality appliances, sure to please every cook! Kitchen opens to the family room addition with large windows to enjoy full view of the spectacular backyard with bluestone patio. Travel up the beautiful staircase to the 2nd floor to find 4 bright sunny bedrooms including a Master Bedroom with custom built-ins around the decorative, original fireplace. Two updated bathrooms complete this floor. The 3rd floor artist studio could easily be converted to another BR and BA. Attached garage and a WOW yard! A must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greer Haseman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475109657 Listed on: 01/10/2019

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Crowell

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475180931

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,273

Year Built

  • 1889

Lot Details

  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,273

Year Built

1889

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Square Footage Comments: 1st Floor = 1,376 2nd Floor = 1,069 3rd Floor = 741
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 3186
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1889
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1889

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X25, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Decorative Only
  • Attic: Finished, Full, Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 06X06, On Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 24X44, On Level: 3rd Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 10X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3186
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3186
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1376
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1810
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X22, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch
  • Acreage: 0.2158

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street, Driveway
  • Number Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2352

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • Middle School: Roosevelt School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 187
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123000080000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13983.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2023
Sold by
Hawks James and Hawks Lisa
Bought by
Hawks James T and Hawks Lisa M
Total Days on Market
93
Current Estimated Value
$851,986

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2019
Closed on
May 15, 2019
Sold by
Meier Steven C and Meier Roberta L
Bought by
Hawks James and Hawks Lisa
Seller's Agent
Greer Haseman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Crowell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$652,428
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hawks James T -- None Listed On Document
Hawks James $725,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hawks Family Revocable Trust $100,000
Previous Owner Hawks James $645,000
Previous Owner Hawks James $652,428
Previous Owner Meier Steven $375,000
Previous Owner Meier Steven C $70,000
Previous Owner Meier Steven C $325,000
Previous Owner Meier Steven C $309,000
Previous Owner Meier Steven C $333,700
Previous Owner Meier Steven C $100,000
Previous Owner Meier Steven C $100,000
Previous Owner Meier Steven C $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2019 05/22/19 Sold $725,000 -6.5% $228 / Sq Ft
04/13/2019 04/13/19 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2019 01/10/19 For Sale $775,000 -- $243 / 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 $17,273 $71,000 $10,105 $60,895
2023 $17,273 $71,000 $10,105 $60,895
2022 $17,273 $56,911 $8,695 $48,216
2021 $16,663 $56,911 $8,695 $48,216
2020 $17,294 $56,911 $8,695 $48,216
2019 $14,807 $51,125 $7,990 $43,135
2018 $14,015 $51,125 $7,990 $43,135
2017 $13,983 $51,125 $7,990 $43,135
2016 $12,171 $40,331 $6,580 $33,751
2015 $11,917 $40,331 $6,580 $33,751
2014 $11,619 $42,707 $6,580 $36,127
2013 $12,509 $46,964 $6,580 $40,384
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10169885

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-300-008-0000