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130 Gale AvenueRiver Forest, IL 60305

Single Family · 5 Beds · 2 Full Baths · 1 Half Bath · 3,500 Sq. ft.
$1,099,000 Active

130 Gale Avenue Overview

Time on Site:
14 days
Visits:
2

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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130 Gale Avenue Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 3,500
  • Price/Sq.ft. $314

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None

School Information

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Roosevelt School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1918

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Cook
  • MLS Area Major: River Forest
  • Township: River Forest

Community/Development

  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $17,622.30
  • Tax Year: 2024

General Information

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 15114030170000
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Special Listing Conditions: None

Interior

Building Information

  • Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 560
  • Basement SqFt.: 1129
  • Disability Access: No
  • Total SqFt.: 0
  • Unfinished Basement SqFt.: 569

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5

Building Interior

  • Below Grade Finished Area: 560
  • Fireplace Location: Den/Library

General Information

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Daylight
  • Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit,Sink
  • Living Area: 3500
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Rooms Total: 11

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 2.5

Lot Information

  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50X200
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: American 4-Sq., Bungalow
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Asphalt

General Information

  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Room Information

Room: Laundry

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 16X9

Room: Recreation Rm

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 20X28

Room: Bedroom 5

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11X12

Room: Breakfast Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 12X7

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 14X13

Room: Foyer

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 5X5

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 8X8

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 13X18

Room: Office

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11X9

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

Room: Family Room

  • Level: N/A

Room: Bedroom 2

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 14X13

Room: Bedroom 3

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 14X13

Room: Bedroom 4

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 9X11

Room: Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12X10

130 Gale Avenue Neighborhood

Community

60305 (RIVER FOREST) Demographics

41
Median Age
4,393
Population Density (per sq. mile)
84%
College Educated
$125,288
Estimated Median Income
3,498
Estimated Total Home Owners
542
Estimated Total Renters
87% / 13%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

130 Gale Avenue Monthly Cost

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130 Gale Avenue Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$860,882
Average List Price
$437
Average Price per Square Foot
17
Properties Sold
43
Average Days on Market
35
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

130 Gale Avenue History

Date Event Value Agent
6/21/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Active
6/15/2026Source: MRED Added to Database
June 15, 2026
6/20/2022Source: MRED Added to Database
January 27, 2022
6/20/2022Source: MRED Added to Database
January 27, 2022