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130 Gale Avenue, River Forest, IL
  • $1,099,000

Description

Completely updated and turn-key 5 bed, 2.5 bath home (approx.3500 sq ft of living space) on a 10,000 sq ft lot in a prime, highly walkable River Forest location. Steps to RF Metra station, Washington Commons Park, Keystone Paddle Courts, and Lincoln Elementary. Built with excellent original details preserved and tastefully updated. Charming screened-in front porch overlooking professionally landscaped yard – ideal for outdoor entertaining. Welcoming foyer with coat closet leads to cozy study/office with gas log fireplace, built-ins, and leaded glass windows. Spacious living room with original leaded glass; large formal dining room with built-in hutch and beamed ceiling. Gourmet kitchen: marble hex floor, custom Greenfield cabinetry, Carrera marble counters, custom sink, Ilve range, smoked glass fridge, barn wood accents, ample storage + open shelving. Adjacent breakfast room with bay window overlooking massive backyard. Main level also includes 1st floor bedroom/rec/craft room + powder room. Upper level: 4 bedrooms including primary suite with a his and hers walk in closet also with marble hex floor, dual custom concrete sinks, clay subway tile shower + separate soaking tub, and walk-in closet. Updated hall bath with black/white subway tile scheme. Finished English basement: large rec/family room with exposed brick and grade-level windows for natural light; additional storage behind barn doors; access to backyard via Dutch door. Basement has a extra office room. 2-car detached garage. Massive with extra storage room built in. Newer mechanicals, beautiful hardwood floors throughout most of main/upper levels. Great condition inside and out. See attached document for list of further updates and amenities.

  • Listing Courtesy of: Beaulieu Real Estate

Details

Updated on June 19, 2026 at 8:14 am
  • Property ID MRD12678268
  • Price $1,099,000
  • Property Size 3500 Sq Ft
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Bathrooms 2
  • Garages 2
  • Year Built 1918
  • Property Type Single Family
  • Property Status Active
  • Parking Total 2
  • Parcel Number 15114030170000
  • Water Source Lake Michigan,Public
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Architectural Style American 4-Sq.,Bungalow
  • MLS Status New
  • Fire Places Total 1
  • Cumulative Days On Market 1
  • Tax Annual Amount 17622.3
  • Cooling Small Duct High Velocity
  • Heating Natural Gas,Steam
  • Appliances Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Disposal,Gas Cooktop
  • Parking Features Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
  • Directions Washington Blvd west to Gale and then South 1/2 block to property.
  • Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable
  • Bathrooms Half 1
  • Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Bookcases,Coffered Ceiling(s),Historic/Period Mlwk

Address

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  • Address 130 Gale Avenue
  • City River Forest
  • State/county IL
  • Zip/Postal Code 60305
  • Country United States

Overview

Property ID: MRD12678268
  • Single Family
  • Property Type
  • 5
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Bathrooms
  • 2
  • Garages
  • 3500 Sq Ft
  • Area Size
  • 1918
  • Year Built

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