18 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
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SOLD
JAN 12, 2026

$984,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,595 sqft

18 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Est. Refi. Payment $6,846/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 12, 2026 for $712,500 (2% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$984K
Since last month
Increased$268K (+37.5%)
Since last year
Increased$213K (+27.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$272K (+38.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +80% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$984K
April 2026$716K
March 2026$712K
February 2026$712K
January 2026$714K
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2024
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
125 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$925,000
09/16/25
4
2.5
3,117
102 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$720,000
05/21/26
3
2.5
3,800
139 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$965,000
06/26/26
4
3.5
3,008
133 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$665,000
02/26/26
4
2
2,759
234 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$765,000
08/21/26
3
2.5
2,200
327 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
05/14/26
4
3
4,163
133 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$820,000
03/31/26
4
3.5
2,308
111 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
07/31/26
5
4.5
2,938

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
22 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.01
$579,000
2
1
2,440
For Sale
42 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.05
$1,340,900
6
4
3,197
Off Market
19 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.05
$500,200
3
2.5
2,173
Off Market
1 Gale Ave #5DE, River Forest, IL 60305
0.05
$387,500
4
3.5
4,000
Off Market
1 Gale Ave #5B, River Forest, IL 60305
0.05
$485,900
3
2.5
3,198
Off Market
1 Gale Ave #5A, River Forest, IL 60305
0.05
$1,250,000
3
2.5
-
Recently Sold
1 Gale Ave #4E, River Forest, IL 60305
0.05
$353,100
2
2
2,000
Off Market
1 Gale Ave #4D, River Forest, IL 60305
0.05
$422,600
2
2.5
2,500
Off Market
1 Gale Ave #3E, River Forest, IL 60305
0.05
$370,600
2
2
2,778
Off Market
1 Gale Ave #2E, River Forest, IL 60305
0.05
$221,400
2
2
2,000
Off Market
1 Gale Ave #2A, River Forest, IL 60305
0.05
$333,500
3
2.5
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1946
2,595 sqft
$275/sqft
Garage

About this House

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.
18 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,595 sqft single-family home built in 1946. It last sold for $712,500 on Jan 12, 2026 (2% below the $725,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $984,300, with a rent estimate of $5,240/month.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Elizabeth August, (773) 610-8000
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with: Paula Clayton, (312) 520-6336, Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12505557

Home Details for 18 Gale Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Full,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Mud Room, Office, Storage, Walk In Closet
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2595 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Living Room, BasementHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Side Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Steel Siding, Brick, Frame, StoneNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 15114040270000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $725,000Price Per Sqft: $275/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Nov 27 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: River Forest
School Information
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 90Jr High / Middle School: Roosevelt SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 90High School: Oak Park & River Forest High SchHigh School District: 200

Community

Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s)

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9600 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12505557Activation Date: Thu Nov 13 2025

Additional Information

ParkTennis Court(s)Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 12, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505557
Sold
$712,500
Jan 6, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505557
Pending
$725,000
Dec 3, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505557
Contingent
$725,000
Nov 13, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505557
Listed For Sale
$725,000

Market trends in River Forest

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Available listings
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Around this home

What Locals Say about River Forest

At least 104 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say kids play outside

  • 82 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 64 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say there are community events

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Krist Haiman
    "It’s right next to downtown and has a lot of things to do and has public transportation everywhere, it’s well mixed too"
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  • Lou Friedmann
    "Better schools than most of the state Suburban vibe without the pretence. My kids grew up here, I would do it again"
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  • Nancy C. M.
    "We have dinners and block parties and pot lucks and welcome to the neighborhood get togethers. We play bunch every other week."
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  • Quinncarlson
    "Close to city, great schools, great community and love being in between midway and ohare. It’s very walkable to libes, green line, metra and several grocery stores. We have lived here for 5 years now and used to live in city. Doesn’t feel like a ‘burb’."
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  • Tatiana P.
    "I live near by and pass through this area every day. great family area and schools are good. "
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  • Mom
    "Park events, theatre group at Austin gardens, concerts at other local parks, sporting events at two local Universities, 4th of July at Oak Park River Forest High School. Tour of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. "
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  • Witt.VictoriaL
    "This has been my home since 2001. In my opinion you cannot beat the combination of walkability, access to downtown, schools, parks, neighbors....it's a special place."
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  • Angela W.
    "We have great access to public transportation and my commute to downtown is 20-40, depending on traffic."
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  • Suzanne D. a.
    "I’ve lived in RF for 7.5 years. Never want to leave! It’s a true community and it’s beautiful. Proximity to Oak Park and the city are key. "
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  • Vanessa A.
    "Proximity to the city, excellent schools, great neighbors, beautiful architecture, family friendly activities "
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  • Lizkahlingstetson
    "Great schools, walkability to transportation, schools and retail/restaurants, engaged and friendly neighbors"
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  • Tyandmeegan
    "It’s the most historically beautiful suburb there is. The people are all friendly, educated, socially involved and have a deep interest in their community."
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Frequently asked questions about 18 Gale Ave

  • What is 18 Gale Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 18 Gale Ave in River Forest, IL is $984,300.
  • What is the price history for 18 Gale Ave?
    18 Gale Ave in River Forest, IL last sold for $712,500 in January 2026.
  • Is River Forest a buyer's or seller's market?
    River Forest is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about River Forest?
    Residents describe River Forest, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in River Forest, IL.
  • Does 18 Gale Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 18 Gale Ave in River Forest, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 18 Gale Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 18 Gale Ave in River Forest, IL has laundry facilities.

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