$499,343
SOLD MAY 30, 2014

343 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,833 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$272 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Den
  • 3-minute walk to River Forest Station
  • Skylights
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Detached Garage
  • 2-minute walk to Keystone Park East

About This Home

As of May 2021

Arts and Crafts Stone Bungalow! This well built historical home features a welcoming oak entry and gallery, spectacular white oak mantel in spacious living room, wood burning fireplace, inviting dining room, classic oak woodwork and floors, 2 newer baths, custom window treatments, great potential for "man-cave" in high ceilinged dry basement and a gorgeous professionally landscaped lot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Watts

Compass License #475131293 Listed on: 04/21/2014

Compass

Co-Listed By

Julie Downey

Compass License #475141756

Last Buyer's Agent

Bradley Kosar

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #475145513

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,783

Year Built

  • 1916

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Den
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,783

Year Built

1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1916
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1916

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Study
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Study, Dimensions: 8X7, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Den, Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 25X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

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

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: 9392

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
$812,697

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,447
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.24%
Original Mortgage
$541,800
Outstanding Balance
$495,422
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$283,045

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
4.01%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $677,500 Proper Title Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Deed $499,500 Prairie Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Trustee Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $541,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $570,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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: MRD08590817

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-300-003-0000