Prime River Forest Location - Steps to Everything! This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home has been lovingly cared for by the same owners for 55 years. Featuring a beautiful brick and stone facade, newer windows, roof, and gutters, rebuilt chimneys, and updated mechanicals, this home offers exceptional quality and pride of ownership. Inside, you'll find generous living spaces and a functional floor plan ready to make your own. Perfectly situated just steps from award-winning schools, parks, the train, and restaurants and shops.
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$712,500
18 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
4beds
2,595sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
9,600 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$4,580 Estimated rent
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Updated mechanicalsRebuilt chimneysFunctional floor planGenerous living spacesNewer windows
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Elizabeth August 773-610-8000,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Paula Clayton
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12505557
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X25
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X14
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,595 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,600 sqft
- Dimensions: 48x200
Details
- Parcel number: 15114040270000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding, Brick, Frame, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: River Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2026 | Sold | $712,500-1.7%$275/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505557 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2026 | Pending sale | $725,000$279/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505557 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Contingent | $725,000$279/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505557 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000$279/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505557 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $70,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $10,318 -40.1% | $69,999 +17.7% |
| 2022 | $17,222 +46.3% | $59,487 |
| 2021 | $11,775 +9.9% | $59,487 |
| 2020 | $10,717 -11.5% | $59,487 +13% |
| 2019 | $12,103 -14.3% | $52,654 -4.1% |
| 2018 | $14,119 +0.1% | $54,912 |
| 2017 | $14,103 +29.8% | $54,912 +16.9% |
| 2016 | $10,869 -32.8% | $46,978 -8.2% |
| 2015 | $16,175 +60.8% | $51,183 |
| 2014 | $10,060 +0.2% | $51,183 -5% |
| 2013 | $10,038 +3.7% | $53,854 |
| 2012 | $9,681 +6.2% | $53,854 |
| 2011 | $9,117 +22.4% | $53,854 -14.1% |
| 2010 | $7,450 +2.1% | $62,726 |
| 2009 | $7,294 -6.4% | $62,726 -5% |
| 2008 | $7,791 -7.9% | $66,028 +19.4% |
| 2007 | $8,457 +0.9% | $55,305 |
| 2006 | $8,382 +5.3% | $55,305 |
| 2005 | $7,964 -9.1% | $55,305 +27.5% |
| 2004 | $8,760 +14% | $43,382 |
| 2003 | $7,682 +4.5% | $43,382 |
| 2002 | $7,353 +5.7% | $43,382 +36.4% |
| 2001 | $6,957 +1% | $31,801 |
| 2000 | $6,891 | $31,801 |
| 1999 | $6,891 | $31,801 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60305
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 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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