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Detached Single · River Forest, IL
$579,000
2 beds · 1 baths · 2,440 sqft
22 GALE Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305
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What’s special

Central air1-car garageIn-unit laundry
Bring your vision to this classic stone ranch, a quality-built home ready for your creative touch. Situated on a huge River Forest lot, this property offers exceptional potential for expansion, renovation, or customization. Inside, you'll find generously sized rooms, including a spacious living and dining room combination that's perfect for entertaining. The original kitchen offers abundant space with room for a casual dining table, while the vintage bathroom retains its charming original cabinetry. The enormous basement features durable steel beam construction, providing the ideal opportunity to create an expansive recreation room, media space, home gym, or additional living area. Whether you're looking to restore its timeless character or design your dream home, this property is filled with opportunity. Don't miss your chance to unlock its incredible potential. Being sold "as is". Original blueprints available.
— the listing agent’s description

The home

2 beds
1 baths
2,440 sqft
Built in 1950
Lot 48 X200
1-car garage
Detached Single
Ranch

What it’ll cost

$237 / sqft
$10,557 taxes / yr
No HOA
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Estimated monthly payment

$4,128/mo
Principal & interest$3,079
Property taxes$880
Homeowners insurance$169
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Price history
Listed for sale
Aug 6, 2026
$579,000
Property taxes
2025
Annual tax bill (MLS)
$10,557/yr
Assessed value
2026
County assessor
$50,000~$500,000 mkt
2025
$43,000~$430,000 mkt
2024
$43,000~$430,000 mkt
2023
$43,000~$430,000 mkt
2022
$38,352~$383,520 mkt
2021
$40,949~$409,490 mkt
2020
$40,948~$409,480 mkt
2019
$38,319~$383,190 mkt
Assessed value from the Cook County Assessor (open records). Estimated market ≈ assessed × 10 for residential; not an appraisal — verify with the assessor.

Features

Central AirNatural GasBrickStonePublic SewerSide DrivewayYes

Schools

Elementary — Lincoln Elementary School
Middle — Roosevelt School
High — Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Assigned schools per the listing — always verify enrollment + boundaries with the district.
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MLS listing dataMRED
Listed by Zachary Knebel · @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listing last updated Aug 14, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Aug 14, 2026, 5:36 PM CT
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Aug 14, 2026, 5:36 PM CT. Listing data © MRED LLC, distributed by MLS GRID — deemed reliable but not guaranteed; independently verify. Anything shown below this point is not MLS listing data.
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