Welcome home! This fresh and charming three-bedroom, 1.5-bath Victorian beautifully blends timeless character with modern convenience in the heart of historic downtown Riverside. Sun-filled living and dining rooms with hardwood floors, while the spacious kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Ten-inch baseboards and restored original wood windows add warmth and authentic historic appeal throughout. Enjoy relaxing on the rear porch overlooking the fenced yard, plus the convenience of a driveway with two exterior parking spaces. Just steps to downtown Riverside shopping and dining, Riverside Elementary and Junior High Schools, Riverside Brookfield High School, the Metra train to downtown Chicago, with Brookfield Zoo and forest preserves nearby-this is a wonderful opportunity to make Riverside home.
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$415,000
124 Forest Ave, Riverside, IL 60546
3beds
1,418sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1886
5,000.69 Square Feet Lot
$417,000 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$3,737 Estimated rent
Home value
$417,000
$379,000 - $459,000
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Walk-in pantryRestored original wood windowsSpacious kitchenHardwood floorsStainless steel appliancesTen-inch baseboards
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Listing courtesy of:
Sheila Gentile 708-352-4840,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Mary Summerville, SRES
Coldwell Banker
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12601601
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,418 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Yes, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,000 sqft
- Dimensions: 51X105X52X104
Details
- Parcel number: 15352040170000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Riverside
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Sold | $415,000+4%$293/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12601601 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Pending sale | $399,000$281/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12601601 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2026 | Contingent | $399,000$281/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12601601 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000+53.5%$281/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12601601 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2014 | Sold | $260,000-10.3%$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08630678 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2014 | Listed for sale | $290,000$205/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realty Group #08630678 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2014 | Pending sale | $290,000$205/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realty Group #08630678 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2014 | Listed for sale | $290,000$205/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realty Group #08630678 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $28,000 |
| 2023 | $7,897 +20.8% | $28,000 +36.7% |
| 2022 | $6,537 +3.5% | $20,486 |
| 2021 | $6,314 +2% | $20,486 |
| 2020 | $6,189 -11.8% | $20,486 -12.3% |
| 2019 | $7,014 +3.1% | $23,358 |
| 2018 | $6,806 +3% | $23,358 |
| 2017 | $6,605 +20.3% | $23,358 +29.1% |
| 2016 | $5,491 +3.2% | $18,090 |
| 2015 | $5,322 +1.4% | $18,090 |
| 2014 | $5,250 -12.7% | $18,090 -17.4% |
| 2013 | $6,013 +0.9% | $21,903 |
| 2012 | $5,961 -9.1% | $21,903 -10.4% |
| 2011 | $6,559 +25.1% | $24,436 +5.9% |
| 2010 | $5,242 +10.1% | $23,064 |
| 2009 | $4,762 +9.9% | $23,064 -12% |
| 2008 | $4,332 -4.5% | $26,211 |
| 2007 | $4,534 +11.1% | $26,211 |
| 2006 | $4,081 +7.3% | $26,211 |
| 2005 | $3,802 +8.6% | $26,211 +42.2% |
| 2004 | $3,502 +2.8% | $18,427 |
| 2003 | $3,405 +11.6% | $18,427 |
| 2002 | $3,052 +6.7% | $18,427 +16.5% |
| 2001 | $2,862 +2.6% | $15,813 |
| 2000 | $2,790 -1.2% | $15,813 |
| 1999 | $2,823 | $15,813 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60546
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10L J Hauser Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Riverside Brookfield Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: L J Hauser Junior High School
- High: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
- District: 96
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Riverside
- 60546
- 124 Forest Ave