16 Gale Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305


$385,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 1,650
Cost/Sqft: $242
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1946
Property Taxes: $5,845
Days On Market: 1664
Lot Size: 0,22
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Description

Whether you like to observe nature at play and bird watch from the serene backyard or enjoy hiking or bike riding down the historic Illinois Prairie path trail, the charming 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath bungalow in this sought-after River Forest location and fantastic school district offers it all. Walk to CTA trains, public transportation, Metra commuter train, parks, forest, hiking trails, Des Plaines river, Trailside Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Elementary School, River Forest Community Center, and the amazing Forest park "Magnificent Mile" of numerous awarded restaurants, cafes, stores, and businesses. Accessible within minutes to two 290 expressway entry points. 25 minutes drive to downtown Chicago. Home Layout: First floor features living, dining, kitchen, full bath, and one bedroom. Second floor features two spacious bedrooms, one with a half bath. Lower level features recreation room and the laundry/utility area as well as ample storage and craft room. Available for an early close.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1946
Full
No
0.22
Cook
— / Not Applicable
None
Public
Public Sewer
11142704
15114040280000

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:
6 Dec, 2021 Sold $385,000 MRED MLS
19 Oct, 2021 Under contract $399,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $429,000 MRED MLS
6 Jul, 2021 Listed for sale $569,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Foyer,Walk In Closet,Recreation Room,Utility Room-Lower Level,Storage,Other Room
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished

Other Specifics

2
Asphalt
48X200
Half
Not in DB
Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2021 $5,845

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