22 Gale Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

River Forest
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22 Gale Avenue,River Forest, IL 60305
$579,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 2,440 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: zachary knebel, alice mcmahon
Office: @properties christie's international real estate
MLS#:12714865
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$579,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$237.3

About this home

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.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1950
  • Listing ID #:12714865
  • Updated:August 14, 2026 at 06:38 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:5
  • Dining Description:Combined With Living Room
  • Kitchen Description:Double Oven, Freezer, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
  • Living area:2,440 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1950
  • Building area:2,440 sq. ft.
  • Architectural Style:Ranch
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels:1 Story

Schools

  • High school:Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle school:Roosevelt School
  • Elementary school:Lincoln Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$579,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$237.3
  • Tax amount:$10,557 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:1
  • Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1
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