$1,050,000
PENDING

327 Gale Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated payment $7,262/month

Total Views 2,643
4 Beds
3 Baths
4,163 Sq Ft
$252 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • 3-minute walk to River Forest Station
  • Recreation Room
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 4-minute walk to Keystone Park East

About This Home

BEST & FINAL OFFERS DUE BY SAT 4/4 @ 5PM * Stellar location for this 1889 Victorian, nestled in the middle of the block - walk to top-rated River Forest schools, including Lincoln Elementary and Roosevelt Middle School, both of which have earned Exemplary Designations, the highest rating issued by the state. Nearby Park District parks, batting cages, paddle courts, a sledding hill, and shopping round out the neighborhood, while easy access to both O'Hare and Midway airports and a short walk to the Metra put you minutes from downtown Chicago and the broader suburbs - you are genuinely at the center of it all. A welcoming front porch opens to a generous foyer, where original architectural details set the tone throughout: stained and leaded glass, vintage tiled fireplace surrounds, intricate moldings, and carved oak millwork. The extra-large living room features a fireplace, built-ins, and a charming window seat, while the good-sized dining room is fit for a holiday crowd. The custom-designed kitchen impresses with plentiful counter space, a large island perfect for prep or entertaining, and top-quality appliances sure to please every cook; it opens seamlessly to the family room addition, where large windows frame a spectacular backyard with bluestone patio. A first-floor full bathroom, laundry, pantry closet, and mudroom cabinetry make everyday living effortless. Upstairs, a beautiful carved staircase leads to four bright, sunny bedrooms, including a primary suite with custom built-ins flanking the original decorative fireplace, plus two updated bathrooms. The third-floor bonus space delivers a fabulous rec room and office with soaring ceilings and loads of natural light. Add an attached garage and a truly wow-worthy yard, and 327 is the complete package.

Listing Agent

Kara Keller

Baird & Warner License #471000649 Listed on: 03/25/2026

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,281

Year Built

  • Built in 1889

Lot Details

  • 9,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 187
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,163 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,281

Year Built

Built in 1889

Lot Details

9,400 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1889
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Special Millwork
  • LivingArea: 4163
  • Room Type: Foyer, Recreation Room, Play Room, Exercise Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Square Footage Comments: PLANS: Total: 4,163 sq ft; Main Floor: 1,373 sq ft; 2nd Floor: 1,056 sq ft; 3rd Floor: 654 sq ft; Basement: 1,080 sq ft; ASSESSOR: 2,352 sq ft
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Side Apron, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2158
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 187
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19281.07
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $18,529 $71,000 $10,105 $60,895
2024 $18,529 $71,000 $10,105 $60,895
2023 $17,273 $71,000 $10,105 $60,895
2022 $17,273 $56,911 $8,695 $48,216
2021 $16,663 $56,911 $8,695 $48,216
2020 $17,294 $56,911 $8,695 $48,216
2019 $14,807 $51,125 $7,990 $43,135
2018 $14,015 $51,125 $7,990 $43,135
2017 $13,983 $51,125 $7,990 $43,135
2016 $12,171 $40,331 $6,580 $33,751
2015 $11,917 $40,331 $6,580 $33,751
2014 $11,619 $42,707 $6,580 $36,127
2013 $12,509 $46,964 $6,580 $40,384
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/04/2026 04/04/26 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2026 03/28/26 For Sale $1,050,000 +44.8% $252 / Sq Ft
05/22/2019 05/22/19 Sold $725,000 -6.5% $228 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/13/2019 04/13/19 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2019 01/10/19 For Sale $775,000 -- $243 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $725,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $652,428 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12147378

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-300-008-0000

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