$1,325,000

130 Gale Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

  • 5 beds |
  • 3 baths |
  • 2,405 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1918
  • Property Lot Size Icon —— sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $551/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed ——

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.

Listing Status:
Active
Data Last Updated:
May 20, 2026 at 7:18AM
Listing Office:
Beaulieu Real Estate : 773-628-7305
Listing Agent:
Jeffrey Steinberg : 847-962-8378
MLS ID:
12651106
  • General: 1st Floor BedroomBuilt-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)BookcasesCoffered Ceiling(s)Historic/Period Mlwk
  • Rooms: Bedroom 5OfficeBreakfast RoomFoyerRecreation Room
  • Master Bath: Separate ShowerDouble SinkGarden Tub
  • Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorDisposalGas Cooktop
  • Dining: Separate
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer HookupIn UnitSink
  • Basement: Partially FinishedFullDaylight
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • A/C: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Heating: Natural GasSteam
  • Fireplace: Gas LogFireplaces: 1
  • Disability Feature: None
  • Style: American 4-Sq.Bungalow
  • Parking: ConcreteGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2
  • Roofing: Asphalt
  • General: 2 StoriesBrick/Mortar
  • HOA Amenities: ParkTennis Court(s)SidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedNot Applicable
  • Originating MLS: mred
  • School District: 90
  • County: Cook
  • Zoning: 15114030170000
  • Fencing: FencedWood
  • Utilities: 200+ Amp Service
  • Water: Lake MichiganPublic
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: mred
  • Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Jeffrey Steinberg , Beaulieu Real Estate

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