Primary on Main
Address
22 Gale Avenue, River Forest, IL
Price
$ 579,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#12714865
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCOOK
- CityRiver Forest
- AreaRiver Forest
- Zip60305
- StyleRanch
- Year Built1950
- Taxes$ 10557
- Price$ 579,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2440
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description
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.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Roosevelt School Middle School | Oak Park & River Forest High Sch |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed $579,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2440 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Possession | Closing |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Appliances | Double Oven,Microwave,Portable Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Materials | Brick,Stone |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Electric | 100 Amp Service |
| Township | River Forest |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Community Features | Park,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Cook |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Total Rooms | 5 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | 1 BLOCK EAST OF THATCHER,NORTH OF MADISON |
| High School | Oak Park & River Forest High Sch |
| City | River Forest |
| High School District | 200 |
| MLS Area | River Forest |
| Elementary School | Lincoln Elementary School |
| Tax Annual Amount | 10557 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Roosevelt School |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 90 |
| Elementary School District | 90 |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
Interior Features
| Basement | Unfinished,Full |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Starter |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Room Type | Enclosed Porch |
| LivingAreaSource | Other |
| Total Baths | 1 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Side Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
| Total Parking | 1 |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Lot Dimensions | 48 X200 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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