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Sold on 06/10/2021
Amber Kardosh of @properties

147 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$825,000

Last sold 06/10/2021 after 9 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 3,900

    Sqft ($212/Sqft)

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About 147 Gale Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1918
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.26 Acre
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Overview
Levels/Style Bungalow
MLS # 11078415
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 3900
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.255
Property Tax $ 19328.03
Year Built 1918
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 4
Master Bathroom Desc Full
Master Bedroom Desc 2nd Level
Basement Full, Finished
Other Room(s) Office, Sunroom, Bonus, 5th Bdrm, Exercise Rm, Library
Laundry Basement
Living Room Main Level
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 13
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Wood Burning
Exterior
Exterior Brick
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Attached
Lot Desc Oversized Chicago Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area River Forest
County Cook
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School District 90
High School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Middle School District 90
Middle School Roosevelt School
High School District 200
APN 15123110010000
Directions LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GALE & WASHINGTON
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  • Sep 2021
    Public Records
  • Sep 1, 2021 Sold
    $825,000
  • Aug 2021
    mls logo MLS # 11078415
  • Aug 5, 2021 Sold
    $825,000 (-2.8%)
  • Jul 23, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Jun 11, 2021 Active
    —
  • Jun 1, 2021 Listed
    $849,000 (-2.3%)
  • Oct 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10785559
  • Oct 20, 2020 Cancelled
    —
  • Oct 5, 2020 Price Change
    $869,000 (-2.4%)
  • Sep 22, 2020 Price Change
    $890,000 (-10.9%)
  • Jul 28, 2020 Listed
    $999,000 (+0.9%)
  • Jan 2011
    mls logo MLS # 07512930
  • Jan 22, 2011 Cancelled
    —
  • Apr 27, 2010 Listed
    $990,000 (-9.9%)
  • Jan 2010
    mls logo MLS # 07269599
  • Jan 1, 2010 Expired
    —
  • Jul 12, 2009 Listed
    $1,099,000
  • Jul 2009
    mls logo MLS # 07109317
  • Jul 1, 2009 Expired
    —
  • Jan 13, 2009 Listed
    $1,099,000
  • Jan 2009
    mls logo MLS # 07008201
  • Jan 1, 2009 Expired
    —
  • Aug 29, 2008 Listed
    $1,099,000 (-1.8%)
  • Aug 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06806107
  • Aug 22, 2008 Expired
    —
  • Feb 20, 2008 Listed
    $1,119,000 (-6.8%)
  • Feb 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06802196
  • Feb 17, 2008 Expired
    —
  • Feb 15, 2008 Listed
    $1,200,000 (+17.8%)
  • Sep 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06540084
  • Sep 21, 2007 Cancelled
    —
  • Jun 5, 2007 Listed
    $1,019,000 (+83.9%)
  • Feb 2002
    Public Records
  • Feb 5, 2002 Sold
    $554,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $22,448 +21.6%
    $81,999 +43.47%
  • 2022
    $18,456 +10.3%
    $57,154
  • 2021
    $16,739 +1.9%
    $57,154
  • 2020
    $16,425 -15.0%
    $57,154 -12.99%
  • 2019
    $19,328 +5.6%
    $65,690
  • 2018
    $18,296 +0.3%
    $65,690
  • 2017
    $18,248 +10.8%
    $65,690 +22.3%
  • 2016
    $16,475 +2.0%
    $53,710
  • 2015
    $16,145 +0.2%
    $53,710
  • 2014
    $16,120 +7.8%
    —
  • 2013
    $14,959
    —
  • 147 Gale Ave
    $825K
  • River Forest
    —
  • 60305
    $399K +2% y/y
  • River Forest
    $399K +2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
143 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,231,000 5/2 3,030 0.01
139 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $958,000 4/1 2,114 0.02
203 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,042,000 4/2 2,398 0.02
135 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $880,000 4/1 1,824 0.03
207 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $842,000 4/1 1,976 0.03
146 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,227,000 5/2 2,581 0.04
131 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,202,000 4/2 3,233 0.04
142 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $708,000 3/2 1,054 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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10/10
Lincoln Elementary School
public Grades K-4
River Forest School District 90
8/10
Roosevelt School
public Grades 5-8
River Forest School District 90
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