Contingent

$399,000

124 Forest Ave, Riverside, IL 60546

3beds

1,418sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1886

5,000.69 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$281/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Walk-in pantryRestored original wood windowsSpacious kitchenHardwood floorsStainless steel appliancesTen-inch baseboards

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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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: No additional rooms

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: 5,000.69 Square Feet
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 & HOA

Community

Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Riverside

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $281/sqft
Tax assessed value: $280,000
Annual tax amount: $8,231
Date on market: 3/25/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
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
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

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Monthly payment

Est. payment

$2,627/mo

Principal & interest

$1965

Property taxes

$662

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 60546

Getting around

70 / 100

Very Walkable

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

9/10
Central Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
8/10
L J Hauser Jr High School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
10/10
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School
Grades: 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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