Residential - Vacant LandResidential
Last sold for $930,000 on Oct 13, 2020
225 GALE AVE # A
RIVER FOREST, IL 60305
0
Baths
937 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$930,000 · Oct 13, 2020
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$276 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,007 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,007
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,007
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,070
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
65
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
Transaction History(1)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
Roosevelt SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
District: Oak Park and River Forest District 200
Neighborhood · ZIP 60305These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.133
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,804 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$151,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$232,452
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
225 Gale Ave # A measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Among the smallest lots in Cook County
How it measures up in River Forest 60305
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in River Forest 60305.
Lot size937 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger
Smaller than almost all homes nearby
| Measure | This home | River Forest 60305 | Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 937 ft² | almost no homes | almost no homes |
About 225 Gale Ave # A
When did 225 Gale Ave # A, River Forest, IL last sell?
225 Gale Ave # A, River Forest, IL last sold on Oct 13, 2020 for $930,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 225 Gale Ave # A, River Forest, IL?
225 Gale Ave # A, River Forest, IL is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Roosevelt School (middle), rated A; Oak Park & River Forest High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Oak Park and River Forest District 200. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 225 Gale Ave # A, River Forest, IL?
The 2023 property tax bill for 225 Gale Ave # A, River Forest, IL was $276. The county assessed it at $1,007.
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