Laura Harmon

22 Gale Avenue

River Forest, IL
$ 579,000 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 2,440
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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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  • Price
  • $ 579,000
  • City
  • River Forest
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • COOK
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • River Forest
  • Lot Size
  • Zip
  • 60305
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,440
  • Year Built
  • 1950
  • Taxes
  • $ 10557
  • Style
  • Ranch
  • MLS#
  • 12714865
Listed By: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Data Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Features

General

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

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Dekalb, IL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

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

Price History

8/14/2026 Listed $579,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 60305

Price
AVG $1.4M
$580K
Taxes
AVG $20,061
$10,557
Year Built
AVG 1943
1950
Visits
AVG 76
46
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Areas That We Cover

22 Gale Avenue River Forest, IL is a Single Family Home for sale at $579000 with 2440 sqft and a lot size of Acre(s). 22 Gale Avenue River Forest has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1950. The property's zip code is 60305 which is in River Forest, IL

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Laura Harmon

Laura Harmon

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630-330-3928

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