IL
Cook
River Forest
60305
130 Gale Avenue
130 Gale Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Active
81
$1,325,000

Home Details for 130 Gale Avenue

Price
$1,325,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Square feet
2405
Year built
1918
County
Cook
Total rooms
11
Garage
2.5
Basement
Partially Finished, Full, Daylight
MLS Listing#
12651106
Property 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.

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Property Features
  • House Interior
    • Entrance Foyer
    • Built-in Features
    • Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Bookcases
    • Coffered Ceiling(s)
  • Parking
    • Concrete
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Detached
    • Garage
  • Basement
    • Partially Finished
    • Full
    • Daylight
  • Heating Information
    • Natural Gas
    • Steam
  • Water Features
    • Public
  • Fire Place
    • Gas Log
School Information
School Information for 130 Gale Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Middle School
Roosevelt School
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Listing Courtesy: Beaulieu Real Estate - 773-282-7979
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Last Updated: 2026-05-23 23:51:06
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