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130 Gale Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 Residential - Single Family Price Change

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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.

Property Highlights

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Living Area SF: 3,500
Garage Size: 3
Built in 1918
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Middle School: Roosevelt School
One Fireplace

General Information

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Sqft: 3,500
County: Cook
High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Listed By:
Beaulieu Real Estate 773-282-7979
MRED MLS

Room Information

Bedroom 5: 11X12
Office: 11X9
Breakfast Room: 12X7
Foyer: 5X5
Recreation Rm: 20X28
Bedroom 2: 14X13
Bedroom 3: 14X13
Bedroom 4: 9X11
Dining Room: 14X13
Kitchen: 8X8
Laundry: 16X9
Living Room: 13X18
Primary Bedroom: 12X10
$1,275,000
Est. $8,509/mo
5beds
3baths
3,500sqft
3cars
Price Change Price Reduced $50,000 on May 28th, 2026
BEDS5 BATHS2 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET3,500 MLS#12651106
STATUSPrice Change PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 200

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