* 6/7/25 OH CANCELLED * Welcome to 146 Gale! If you've been searching for that rare combination of space, style, and substance-your wait is over. This exceptional home on a corner lot offers the perfect front porch, expansive room sizes, soaring ceilings, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. Upstairs, you'll find five generously sized bedrooms and three full baths, including a show-stopping primary suite with not one, but two massive walk-in closets-measuring 15' x 15' and 6' x 19'. The second-floor laundry makes everyday living effortless, and there's even a second laundry room in the basement for added convenience. The finished third floor features the fifth bedroom and another full bathroom-perfect for a playroom, teen suite, guest room, or au pair quarters. The first floor is designed for entertaining, with a seamless flow and a chef-inspired eat-in kitchen complete with a butler's pantry and ample storage. This kitchen truly serves as the heart of the home. It's not just what you see-146 Gale has been meticulously maintained and upgraded. In the past eight years, the home has seen: Two new furnaces; Two new hot water heaters; A complete kitchen renovation (including all new appliances); A full tear-off roof and new gutters; 1" copper water line; New cedar fence; Second-floor doors; New light fixtures, fresh paint and new carpet. When the current owners purchased the home in 2007, they also added: Two new AC condensers; Pella double-hung windows on the second and third floors; and New hardwood flooring on the main level. Even the parking situation is ideal: a two-car garage plus room to park six more vehicles tandem, in two rows in front of the garage! But wait-there's more. The crown jewel of 146 Gale is the incredible 24' x 54' brick indoor pool house, complete with a cathedral ceiling, skylights, an indoor grill, and two full bathrooms. This stunning, above-grade structure is fully secured and accessible from both the main level and the private courtyard off the dining room. Homes like this don't come around often! Your chance to own this one-of-a-kind River Forest retreat is here!
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$1,275,000
146 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
5beds
5,437sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1892
0.3 Acres Lot
$1,342,700 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$7,302 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,342,700
$1.21M - $1.50M
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Indoor pool houseThoughtful upgradesSoaring ceilingsFive generously sized bedroomsNew cedar fenceCorner lotFresh paint
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Listing courtesy of:
Kara Gabbert Keller, e-PRO,SFR 708-705-5272,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Emily Madigan
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12361964
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 792 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X33
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X24
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 627 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X33
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 418 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X22
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X20
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X21
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 1350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X54
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 462 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X21
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood
- Laundry: Upper Level, Multiple Locations
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 5,437 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Side Apron, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: In Ground, Indoor
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
- Dimensions: 65 X 200
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Pool House
- Parcel number: 15114030130000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1892
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: River Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2025 | Sold | $1,275,000+8.5%$235/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12361964 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2025 | Contingent | $1,175,000$216/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12361964 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000+67.9%$216/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12361964 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2007 | Sold | $700,000$129/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06368977 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $108,000 |
| 2023 | $28,658 +16.7% | $108,000 +35.9% |
| 2022 | $24,557 +3.7% | $79,466 |
| 2021 | $23,677 +2% | $79,466 |
| 2020 | $23,205 -1.1% | $79,466 +0.6% |
| 2019 | $23,462 +5.6% | $79,007 |
| 2018 | $22,209 +0.3% | $79,007 |
| 2017 | $22,147 +8.2% | $79,007 +19.5% |
| 2016 | $20,468 +2% | $66,123 |
| 2015 | $20,068 +9.1% | $66,123 |
| 2014 | $18,398 -1.8% | $66,123 -4.2% |
| 2013 | $18,727 -1.8% | $69,000 |
| 2012 | $19,073 -10% | $69,000 -11.2% |
| 2011 | $21,188 +25.3% | $77,682 +16.8% |
| 2010 | $16,904 +0% | $66,500 |
| 2009 | $16,903 +1.1% | $66,500 -5% |
| 2008 | $16,711 -2.5% | $70,000 |
| 2007 | $17,142 -1.4% | $70,000 -15.3% |
| 2006 | $17,381 +4.8% | $82,598 |
| 2005 | $16,593 +8% | $82,598 +19.5% |
| 2004 | $15,358 +4.6% | $69,133 |
| 2003 | $14,690 +4.1% | $69,133 |
| 2002 | $14,114 +27.3% | $69,133 +45% |
| 2001 | $11,088 +1% | $47,690 |
| 2000 | $10,975 0% | $47,690 |
| 1999 | $10,977 | $47,690 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60305
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: Roosevelt School
- High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- District: 90
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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