130 Gale Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS # 12651106)

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PRICE $1,325,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 5
BATHS 2.5
HOME SIZE 2,405 sqft
LOT SIZE n/a

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.

DAYS ON MARKET 1 LAST UPDATED 5/18/2026
YEAR BUILT 1918 COMMUNITY River Forest
GARAGE SPACES 2.5 COUNTY Cook
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Jr. High School Roosevelt School
High School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range
AREA River Forest
BASEMENT Daylight, Full, Partially Finished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Stucco
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Natural Gas, Steam
INTERIOR Bookcases, Built-in Features, Coffered Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 0
LOT DESCRIPTION Landscaped
LOT DIMENSIONS 50X200
PARKING Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE American 4-Sq., Bungalow
TAXES 17622.3
WATER Public
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