Cook County Value

318 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

3 bed / 2 bath, 3,204 sqft, built 2001, in River Forest. Assessor market value for 2026: $1,040,000.

Cook County account 15114010310000

Assessor market value
$1,040,000
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
3,204 sqft
$325 per sqft
Year built
2001
Average quality

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 60305 and River Forest assessment pages.

Local guide: River Forest Township 2026 Property Tax Appeal Guide.

Appeal deadlines

The 2026 appeal windows for River Forest have closed (Assessor , Board of Review ). 2027 notices usually start in March.

Deadline rule: Set by township: file with the Assessor by your township's last file date, and with the Board of Review while your township is open there. Evidence is reviewed by the Cook County Assessor's Office or, in a separate appeal, by the Cook County Board of Review. Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public CCAO records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe assessor market value increased 26.2% from $824,100 in 2025 to $1,040,000 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $325 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the River Forest neighborhood and ZIP 60305.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 709 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $341 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +16.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 115 Keystone Ave River Forest, IL 60305
    2,967 sqft | $364/sqft | built 2001 | 7% smaller (2,967 vs 3,204 sqft); Built same year (2001); Similar lot size (9,400 vs 9,600 sqft)
    $1,078,930
  • 42 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305
    3,197 sqft | $363/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (3,197 vs 3,204 sqft); Similar age (1996 vs 2001); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 9,600 sqft)
    $1,160,000
  • 119 Keystone Ave River Forest, IL 60305
    2,879 sqft | $347/sqft | built 1992 | 10% smaller (2,879 vs 3,204 sqft); Similar lot size (9,400 vs 9,600 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $1,000,000
  • 310 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305
    3,482 sqft | $415/sqft | built 2005 | 9% larger (3,482 vs 3,204 sqft); Similar age (2005 vs 2001); Similar lot size (9,600 vs 9,600 sqft)
    $1,445,690
  • 102 Park Ave River Forest, IL 60305
    3,162 sqft | $402/sqft | built 2016 | Similar size (3,162 vs 3,204 sqft); Lot 11% smaller (8,507 vs 9,600 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $1,270,000

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Cook County Assessor's Office. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.

Value history

Up 26.2% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$1,040,000+$215,900+26.2%
2025$824,100−$35,900−4.2%
2024$860,000$00.0%
2023$860,000+$186,370+27.7%
2022$673,630$00.0%
2021$673,630+$100.0%
2020$673,620——
6-year total+$366,380+54.4%