130 Gale Avenue
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.
- Exit Strategy Brewing 0.4 mi
- Thai Time Restaurant 0.5 mi
- Al's Drive-In 0.5 mi
- Starship Subs 0.5 mi
- Big Boss 0.6 mi
- McDonald's 0.6 mi
- BP Shop 0.5 mi
- Mini-Mart 0.6 mi
- Citgo 0.7 mi
- Jewel-Osco 0.7 mi
- Mobil Mart 0.7 mi
- Marathon 0.8 mi
- Washington Square Park 1000 ft
- Washington Commons Park 0.2 mi
- Washington Commons Park Playground 0.2 mi
- Washington Triangle Park 0.3 mi
- Keystone Park 0.4 mi
- Keystone Park 0.4 mi
- Black Fodder 0.5 mi
- Blue Max Coffee 0.6 mi
- Dunkin' 0.6 mi
- Starbucks 0.8 mi
- Kribi Coffee 0.8 mi
- Starbucks 0.9 mi
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