18 Gale Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 - Photo 1

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$712,500

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
3 Full Baths
2,595 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 3 days ago

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 18 Gale Ave

General

Sold For: $712,500
Taxes: $10,318 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12505557
Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Gas Log
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: River Forest
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Madison East or West to Gale, North to property

School Information

School District: 90
Midd School District: 90
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
Middle School: Roosevelt School
High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Private School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Construction: Steel Siding, Brick, Frame, Stone
Exterior Const.: Steel Siding, Brick, Frame, Stone
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 2,595
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1946
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 48 x 200

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1946
Tax Amount: $10,318
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 15114040270000

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Baird & Warner

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Schools

Schools serving 18 Gale Ave

School Districts:River Forest School District 90, Oak Park and River Forest District 200

Name	Grades	Distance
Lincoln Elementary School, River Forest, IL 511 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305	PK-4	0.7 mi
Roosevelt School 7560 Oak Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305	5-8	1 mi
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302	9-12	2 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 18 Gale Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/12/2026

Sold

$712,500

-1.72%

MLS

11/13/2025

Listed

$725,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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18 Gale Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12505557) is a Single Family property that was sold at $712,500 on January 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 18 Gale Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in River Forest? You can browse all River Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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