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130 Gale Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305
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Bed 5

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Bath 3

Bath

SqFt3,500

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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.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,179,000

AD Id : 78871544

MLS Id : MRD12651106

Beds : 5

Living Area Size : 3,500

Year Built : 1918

Garage : 2.5

County : Cook

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 5 Room Types: Bedroom 5, Office, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Recreation Room

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 11

    Interior Features

    1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Cooktop Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink

    Roofing Information

    Asphalt
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Natural Gas, Steam Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity WaterSource: Lake Michigan, Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1918

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 50X200 Lot Description: Landscaped Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Style: American 4-Sq., Bungalow Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$1325000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $17622.3 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 15114030170000

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 2.5 Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 2.5

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School Junior High School: Roosevelt School Senior High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Location Information

    City: River Forest Direction: Washington Blvd west to Gale and then South 1/2 block to property.
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MLS: MRED #12651106 LISTED BY: Jeffrey Steinberg, Beaulieu Real Estate 773-282-7979 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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