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  • $1,109,100

    147 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

    7beds
    3,900sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1918
    0.3 Acres Lot
    $1,109,100 Zestimate®
    $284/sqft
    $5,574 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,109,100

    $1.01M - $1.22M

    $5,574/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    History, artistry, elegance abound, in this well-built brick bungalow has 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, featuring three levels. Much of the impressive original details and finishes were lovingly restored. Sprawling main level with hardwood floors, is an entertainer's dream, featuring a foyer, sun-room, extra large living room with wood-burning fireplace, large formal dining room, a sunny office, two bedrooms, full bathroom, spacious kitchen with attached sunny breakfast room, and a mudroom leading to attached 2-car heated garage. Upstairs features four large bedrooms with custom built closet spaces and two full baths with a whirlpool tub. Incredible basement has approx. 2,300 sq.ft. finished space with several rooms with windows and new porcelain/stone/tile floors. It features a giant family room with wood-burning fireplace (currently used as a professional art gallery), bedroom with attached full bath and marble sauna room, laundry room, two storage rooms, two bonus rooms, one of which was previously a kitchen. Basement is great for intergenerational, student, au pair living as it has option for independent entry and exit. Home features multi-level, zoned forced-air cooling and heating, plus hot water radiator heating. Nearly 6000 sq. ft. of light-filled finished living space across three levels. Lot features mature oak and maple trees, fenced-in yard and an original stone barbecue pit. Situated on one of the beautiful blocks in historic River Forest, minutes from recreational parks, outstanding schools with e-learning, a pond, Nature center, forest preserve, hiking trails, and the Metra. This home is truly a unique gem and the owner of two decades is motivated to sell.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,900 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.3 Acres

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1918

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: River Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $284/sqft

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/4/2021Sold$825,000-2.8%$212/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11078415 Report a problem
    7/23/2021Pending sale$849,000$218/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11078415 Report a problem
    6/11/2021Contingent$849,000$218/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11078415 Report a problem
    6/1/2021Listed for sale$849,000-2.3%$218/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11078415 Report a problem
    10/20/2020Listing removed$869,000$223/sqft
    Source: @properties #10785559 Report a problem
    10/5/2020Price change$869,000-2.4%$223/sqft
    Source: @properties #10785559 Report a problem
    9/22/2020Price change$890,000-10.9%$228/sqft
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    7/30/2020Listed for sale$999,000$256/sqft
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    Public tax history

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    Neighborhood: 60305

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
    • Middle: Lincoln Elementary School
    • High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
    $1,109,100
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