NOT LISTED FOR SALE

343 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $764,000 - $886,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,833 Sq Ft
$450/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2021

Last sale price $677,250 $369 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,423/month

147 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to River Forest Station
  • Recreation Room
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • 2-minute walk to Keystone Park East

About This Home

As of May 2021

Fantastic Location!! Updated and redesigned River Forest 4 bed 2 bath is steps from everything! This open floor plan has such a beautiful blend of vintage details with todays modern feel- open eat in kitchen with 42 in cabinets, quartz countertops, ss appliances, amazing storage. Enjoy hours of entertaining in this home with custom wood work, built ins, so much light and woodburning fireplace. Two main level oversized bedrooms with great closets and storage, hardwood floors, two second level bedrooms with so much space, 2nd full bath and great office study area. Lower level has updated mechanicals, great recreational room, so much space. Beautiful backyard with stone and paved outdoor area, steps from parks, train, schools, everything!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Parks

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475142733 Listed on: 09/18/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth August

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135225

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,783

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1916 | 2015

Lot Details

  • 9,148

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,783

Year Built | Renovated

1916 | 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2015
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1916
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 26X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 27X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Recreation Room, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Den, Dimensions: 9X7, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 26X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 65X28, On Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 5X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stone
  • Acreage: 0.2158

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

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: 47 X 190
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123000030000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 15501.43

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2020
Closed on
Apr 27, 2021
Sold by
Howell Peter H and Howell Kelsey M
Bought by
Callahan Jonathan D and Callahan Julia M
Seller's Agent
Ryan Parks
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth August
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$677,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$72,750
-9.7%
Current Estimated Value
$824,362

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$147,112
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.51%
Original Mortgage
$541,800
Outstanding Balance
$490,161
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$334,201

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2019
Sold by
Howell Peter and Howell Kelsey
Bought by
Howell Peter H and Howell Kelsey M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2014
Closed on
May 30, 2014
Sold by
Small Mary Theresa G
Bought by
Howell Peter and Howell Kelsey
Seller's Agent
Deborah Watts
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Bradley Kosar
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
List Price
$499,343
Sold Price
$499,343

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.50%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
4.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 1996
Sold by
Small Mary Therese G
Bought by
Small Mary Therese G and Gerald F Small Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1995
Sold by
Firstar Bank Illinois
Bought by
Small Gerald F and Small Mary Therese G
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
Callahan Jonathan D $677,500 Proper Title Llc
Howell Peter H -- Attorney
Howell Peter $499,500 Prairie Title
Small Mary Therese G -- --
Small Gerald F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Callahan Jonathan D $541,800
Previous Owner Howell Peter $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/03/2021 05/03/21 Sold $677,250 -3.1% $369 / Sq Ft
02/12/2021 02/12/21 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2021 02/04/21 Price Changed $699,000 -2.2% $381 / Sq Ft
01/06/2021 01/06/21 Price Changed $715,000 -4.7% $390 / Sq Ft
10/16/2020 10/16/20 For Sale $750,000 0.0% $409 / Sq Ft
09/26/2020 09/26/20 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2020 09/18/20 For Sale $750,000 +50.2% $409 / Sq Ft
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Sold $499,343 0.0% $272 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/27/2014 04/27/14 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2014 04/21/14 For Sale $499,343 -- $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
2024 $12,783 $50,009 $10,105 $39,904
2023 $14,958 $52,182 $10,105 $42,077
2022 $14,958 $46,320 $8,695 $37,625
2021 $13,369 $46,320 $8,695 $37,625
2020 $13,133 $46,320 $8,695 $37,625
2019 $15,501 $49,934 $7,990 $41,944
2018 $14,675 $49,934 $7,990 $41,944
2017 $14,622 $49,934 $7,990 $41,944
2016 $12,802 $42,292 $6,580 $35,712
2015 $13,366 $42,292 $6,580 $35,712
2014 $12,243 $42,292 $6,580 $35,712
2013 $9,175 $37,026 $6,580 $30,446
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10863441

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-300-003-0000