130 Gale Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305
$785,000
|
Sold
|
|
| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 2,405 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $333 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 3 |
| Year Built: | 1918 |
| Property Taxes: | $15,986 |
| Days On Market: | 1810 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
Completely updated and turn-key home in a highly walkable stretch of River Forest. RF Metra Depot, RFCC, Washington Commons Park, Keystone Paddle Courts and Lincoln Elementary. Main level features a screened in entry porch that overlooks the professionally landscaped front yard; perfect for summertime cocktails and conversation. A welcoming entry foyer with wardrobe style coat closet leads you to a cozy study boasting a gas log fireplace, flanked by built-in bookcases and leaded glass windows. The spacious and light filled living room features original leaded glass windows as well. Large dining room with original built-in hutch and a beamed ceiling. Completely updated kitchen boasts a marble hex tiled floor, custom cabinetry by Greenfield, topped with Carrera marble counters, custom concrete sink by Atmosphyre, and rounded out with Ilve oven and smoked glass panel fridge. Walls are accented with authentic barn wood from Wellborn & Write. Plenty of enclosed storage as well as open shelving for your daily's. Enjoy western facing views of the massive back yard from the breakfast room with a bay window. A beautiful half bath and kids rec/craft/Bedroom round out the first floor. The second level boasts 4 beds; including an en-suite Primary which also features a marble hex floor, a pair of custom concrete sinks by Atmosphyre, a clay baked subway tiled shower stall with separate soaking tub. A walk in closet rounds this suite out! The other 3 beds share an updated hallway bath featuring subways tiles with a black and white color scheme. The super cozy finished lower level has a large rec room/family room accented by an exposed brick wall with windows at grade; letting in tons of daylight. More storage is hidden away behind barn doors on sliders and finally access to the back yard through a dutch door. Truly too many updates to list.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| American 4-Sq.,Bungalow | |
| 1918 | |
| Full,English | |
| — | |
| No | |
| — |
| Cook | |
| — | |
| — / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan,Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 10990443 | |
| 15114030170000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Grade School
Lincoln Elementary School |
90 | — | |
|
Middle School
Roosevelt School |
90 | Not in DB | |
|
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch |
200 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul, 2012 | Sold | $580,000 | MRED MLS |
| 7 May, 2012 | Under contract | $599,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $624,900 | MRED MLS |
| 13 Feb, 2012 | Listed for sale | $649,000 | MRED MLS |
| 15 Apr, 2021 | Sold | $785,000 | MRED MLS |
| 3 Mar, 2021 | Under contract | $800,000 | MRED MLS |
| 11 Feb, 2021 | Listed for sale | $800,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Garden Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Office,Breakfast Room,Foyer,Recreation Room
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Other Specifics
| 2.5 | |
| Brick/Mortar | |
| Concrete | |
| Patio, Porch Screened | |
| Fenced Yard,Landscaped,Wood Fence | |
| 50X200 | |
| Full,Unfinished | |
| Full | |
| Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk | |
| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Cooktop | |
| Not in DB | |
| Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Gas Log |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2012 | $14,209 |
| 2021 | $15,986 |
Contact Agent
Nearby Similar Homes
Nearby Sold Comparables
Contact Agent
Listing Provided By
@properties
