130 Gale Avenue, River Forest, IL

$1,275,000

Overview

  • 1086347
  • Property ID
  • Updated On:
  • May 29, 2026
  • 5
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Bathrooms
  • 3,500 ft2
  • Property Size

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.

Bedrooms
3
5+
Climate Control
Air Conditioning
Heating
Floor Area
3,000+ sqft
Parking
Garage
Swimming Pool
Yes
Other Features
1st Floor Bedroom
200+ Amp Service
American 4-Sq.
Asphalt
Bookcases
Brick/Mortar
Built-in Features
Bungalow
Coffered Ceiling(s)
Concrete
Detached
Dishwasher
Disposal
Fenced
Garage Door Opener
Garage Owned
Garden
Gas Cooktop
Gas Dryer Hookup
Gas Log
Hardwood
High End Refrigerator
Historic/Period Mlwk
In Unit
In-Unit Laundry
Lake Michigan
Landscaped
Microwave
Natural Gas
Park
Patio
Public
Public Sewer
Range
Screened
Shared Laundry
Sidewalks
Sink
Small Duct High Velocity
Steam
Storage
Street Lights
Street Paved
Stucco
Tennis Court(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Wood

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$6,537.18
per month
  • Principal and Interest
  • Property Tax
  • HOA fee
  • Private Mortgage Insurance
$ 4,943.43

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