Exquisite 2,000 sq ft 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in one of River Forest's most desirable buildings. From the moment you step into the foyer, it is clear this upper floor, corner unit is special. The living room features a gas fireplace and plenty of windows. The gourmet kitchen offers top of the line appliances, an island with seating, built-in desks and slate floors. The master suite has customized California Closets, hardwood floors and an updated bath with double sinks, walk-in shower and beautiful cabinetry. Newer hardwood floors, upgraded interior doors and additional custom storage throughout. The in-unit laundry room includes a utility sink. 2 car tandem parking plus storage in the heated garage. Enjoy the city skyline from the common rooftop deck.
Sold for $460,000
$460,000
1 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
2beds
2,000sqft
Condo
Built in 1995
-- sqft lot
$500,900 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$3,435 Estimated rent
Home value
$500,900
$451,000 - $556,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Slate
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 15123180361015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: River Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $529 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Addtl Room 1 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 2 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 3 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
- 3rd Bedroom Level: Not Applicable
- 4th Bedroom Level: Not Applicable
- Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Exterior Building Type: Brick
- Family Room Level: Not Applicable
- Heat/Fuel: Forced Air
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Assessment Includes: Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Water, Scavenger, Parking, Security, TV/Cable
- Management: Manager Off-site
- Parking Type: Garage
- Status: Active
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
- 2nd Bedroom Level: Main Level
- Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
- Dining Room Level: Main Level
- Water: Lake Michigan
- Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
- Kitchen Level: Main Level
- Living Room Level: Main Level
- Master Bedroom Level: Main Level
- Equipment: TV-Cable, Fire Sprinklers, Security System
- Lot Description: Common Grounds
- Exposure: S (South), E (East)
- Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
- 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
- Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
- Other Information: Commuter Train
- Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
- Fireplace Type/Details: Gas Logs
- Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
- Frequency: Monthly
- Square Feet Source: Assessor
- Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
- Age: 21-25 Years
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
- Exterior Property Features: End Unit, Door Monitored By TV
- Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, 1st Floor Full Bath, Elevator
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
- Kitchen Flooring: Slate
- Lot Dimensions: COMMON
- Garage Type: Attached2, Attached
- Laundry Level: Main Level
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
- Total Sq Ft: 0
- Tax Year: 2017
- Parcel Identification Number: 15123180361015
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2025 | Sold | $460,000+3.3%$230/sqft |
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| 7/2/2019 | Listing removed | $445,500$223/sqft |
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| 5/31/2019 | Price change | $445,500-4.1%$223/sqft |
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| 5/6/2019 | Price change | $464,500+3.1%$232/sqft |
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| 3/26/2019 | Price change | $450,500-3.2%$225/sqft |
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| 3/7/2019 | Price change | $465,500-2.9%$233/sqft |
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| 2/20/2019 | Price change | $479,500-3.6%$240/sqft |
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| 1/15/2019 | Price change | $497,500-3.9%$249/sqft |
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| 12/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $517,550+36.2%$259/sqft |
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| 2/27/2015 | Sold | $380,000$190/sqft |
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| 2/25/2015 | Pending sale | $380,000$190/sqft |
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| 2/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $380,000+26.7%$190/sqft |
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| 5/24/2012 | Sold | $300,000+30.4%$150/sqft |
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| 6/7/1999 | Sold | $230,000+29.9%$115/sqft |
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| 1/30/1996 | Sold | $177,000$89/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $33,751 +0% |
| 2023 | $9,239 -1.4% | $33,750 +16.3% |
| 2022 | $9,371 +3.8% | $29,020 |
| 2021 | $9,025 +26.7% | $29,020 |
| 2020 | $7,121 -5.3% | $29,020 -4.5% |
| 2019 | $7,516 +5.7% | $30,385 |
| 2018 | $7,112 -0.1% | $30,385 |
| 2017 | $7,119 -14.4% | $30,385 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $8,312 -7.2% | $28,335 |
| 2015 | $8,955 +29.3% | $28,335 |
| 2014 | $6,928 +26% | $28,335 +18.1% |
| 2013 | $5,498 -2.8% | $23,992 |
| 2012 | $5,654 -10.1% | $23,992 -7.1% |
| 2011 | $6,288 -8.9% | $25,822 -19.9% |
| 2010 | $6,902 +9.3% | $32,247 |
| 2009 | $6,315 +0.7% | $32,247 -11.8% |
| 2008 | $6,272 -8.2% | $36,550 +4.7% |
| 2007 | $6,830 +7.3% | $34,923 |
| 2006 | $6,364 +4.6% | $34,923 |
| 2005 | $6,084 +20.9% | $34,923 +39% |
| 2004 | $5,032 +3.5% | $25,120 |
| 2003 | $4,862 +9.9% | $25,120 +24.1% |
| 2001 | $4,424 +1% | $20,245 |
| 2000 | $4,382 | $20,245 |
| 1999 | $4,382 | $20,245 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60305
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
- High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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