130 Gale Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Broughton Team
Listed by: jeffrey steinberg
Office: beaulieu real estate
MLS#:12678268
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,039,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$296.86
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1918
- Listing ID #:12678268
- Updated:July 19, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:11
- Dining Description:Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks, Garden Tub, Separate Shower
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, High End Refrigerator, Microwave, Range
- Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished
- Living area:3,500 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Natural Gas, Steam
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1918
- Building area:3,500 sq. ft.
- Lot Features:Landscaped
- Architectural Style:American 4-Square, Bungalow
- Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- Middle school:Roosevelt School
- Elementary school:Lincoln Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,039,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$296.86
- Tax amount:$17,622 (2024)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Concrete, Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2.5
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