Fall in love with this cozy and charming one-bedroom cottage! Full of warmth and personality, this inviting home showcases beautiful wide-plank painted hardwood floors, crisp white trim, classic millwork, and an abundance of built-ins that add both character and functionality. Fresh, neutral paint throughout provides a bright, clean canvas, ready for your personal touches and creative vision. The spacious, sun-filled eat-in kitchen offers plenty of room for everyday living and casual dining, with direct access to the patio and a tranquil backyard-perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding after a long day. The heated front porch adds even more versatility and could easily serve as a home office, mudroom, workout space or creative retreat. While this home would benefit from some tender loving care, some improvements were completed in 2026, including fresh interior paint, a new water heater, and an updated bathroom vanity and toilet. For the buyer with vision, this is a wonderful opportunity to bring new life to a home filled with vintage charm and make it truly your own! And the location? Simply wonderful! Enjoy scenic Fox River views and easy access to the Fox River Trail bike path, which runs right alongside the side yard-an ideal setting for those who appreciate outdoor recreation, nature, and the beauty of the surrounding area. All of this, plus the added appeal of award-winning St. Charles schools, makes this charming cottage an exciting opportunity for homeowners or buyers looking to invest in a property with character and potential. Small in size, big on charm, and brimming with possibilities!
Contingent
$244,000
1700 Riverside Ave, St Charles, IL 60174
1beds
736sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$245,700 Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Scenic fox river viewsClassic millworkSpacious sun-filled eat-in kitchenCrisp white trim
- 9 days
- 1,267
- 99
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Gebhardt-Spindle 630-917-9013,
RealtyWorks
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12785566
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch Heated, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X8
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Bookcases
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 736 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Dimensions: 50X151X50X150
- Features: Backs to Public GRND
Details
- Parcel number: 0934479014
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: St Charles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $332/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,005
- Annual tax amount: $5,354
- Date on market: 10/20/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$245,700
$233,000 - $258,000
$1,658/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2026 | Contingent | $244,000$332/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 10/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $244,000+197.6%$332/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/27/2015 | Listing removed | $1,300$2/sqft |
Source: Hemming & Sylvester Properties Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,300$2/sqft |
Source: Hemming & Sylvester Properties #09037936 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2014 | Sold | $82,000-17.2%$111/sqft |
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| 1/23/2014 | Pending sale | $99,000$135/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Lullo #08518551 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $99,000+1%$135/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Lullo #08518551 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/1999 | Sold | $98,000$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,354 +2.5% | $76,335 +8.5% |
| 2024 | $5,221 +3.6% | $70,336 +11.7% |
| 2023 | $5,038 +9% | $62,952 +10% |
| 2022 | $4,623 +3.9% | $57,255 +4.9% |
| 2021 | $4,451 +1% | $54,576 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $4,408 +4.9% | $53,559 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $4,202 +5.7% | $50,908 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $3,976 +2.5% | $47,936 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $3,879 -3.5% | $46,297 +5.2% |
| 2016 | $4,019 | $43,995 +3% |
| 2015 | -- | $42,696 -1.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $43,487 -2% |
| 2013 | -- | $44,365 +0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,116 -2.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $45,046 -4.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,219 -9% |
| 2009 | -- | $51,908 -2.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $53,078 +3.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $51,344 +4.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $49,327 +8.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $45,403 +10.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $41,215 +1.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $40,544 +4.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $38,825 +2.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $37,873 +14.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $33,052 |
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Neighborhood: 60174
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 303
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.




