Welcome to this charming brick Cape Cod home, ideally located near shopping, restaurants, bike and walking trails and highly regarded schools, including Komarek Elementary and Riverside Brookfield High School. The spacious living room welcomes you with a large picture window overlooking the neighborhood. The formal dining room offers the perfect setting for everyday meals or entertaining guests. The bright and inviting eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a bay window overlooking the backyard and plenty of room for a casual dining table. A first-floor bedroom and full bathroom provide excellent flexibility for guests, a home office or one-level living. Upstairs, a wonderful loft creates a comfortable space-perfect for reading, gaming, relaxing or enjoying your favorite show. Two generously sized bedrooms and a convenient half bathroom complete the second floor. The large, finished basement significantly expands the home's living space with a family room complete with a built-in dry bar - ideal for gatherings and relaxation. The laundry area is adjacent to the storage/workshop area that includes a walk-in shower for added convenience. Numerous updates include: a new exterior side door (July 2024), upgraded 200-amp circuit breaker box (January 2024), water heater (March 2024), furnace (October 2025) and garage subpanel (June 2026). The detached two-car garage also features a new overhead door (December 2023). New sump pump battery back up(August 2026). Outside, a concrete block patio with a built-in gas grill creates a wonderful setting for outdoor entertaining. The concrete driveway provides convenient access from the kitchen and basement landing through the newer side door. Move right in and make this wonderful home your own!
Contingent
$385,000
2236 S 5th Ave, North Riverside, IL 60546
3beds
1,298sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
6,750 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$297/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two generously sized bedroomsDetached two-car garageFormal dining roomStainless steel appliances
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Catherine Bier (708)567-2032,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12708580
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Loft, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,979
- Total interior livable area: 1,298 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 707
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 135
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 15261030240000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Details
- Builder model: Cape Cod
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: North Riverside
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $297/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $310,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,820
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2023 | Sold | $325,000-3%$250/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11858570 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2023 | Contingent | $334,899$258/sqft |
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| 9/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $334,899$258/sqft |
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| 8/30/2023 | Contingent | $334,899$258/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11858570 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2023 | Price change | $334,8990%$258/sqft |
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| 8/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $334,900$258/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11850143 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11842276 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $334,900+65%$258/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11826837 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2001 | Sold | $203,000$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,615 +26.6% | $31,000 |
| 2023 | $6,015 +35.7% | $31,000 +45.2% |
| 2022 | $4,432 +2.4% | $21,352 |
| 2021 | $4,330 -0.9% | $21,352 |
| 2020 | $4,368 +25.1% | $21,352 +6.9% |
| 2019 | $3,493 -14.9% | $19,977 |
| 2018 | $4,105 +1.3% | $19,977 |
| 2017 | $4,052 +3.2% | $19,977 +12.8% |
| 2016 | $3,928 +3.2% | $17,705 |
| 2015 | $3,806 -11.6% | $17,705 -9.4% |
| 2014 | $4,305 +4.5% | $19,542 -1.8% |
| 2013 | $4,120 +1% | $19,899 |
| 2012 | $4,077 +1.3% | $19,899 |
| 2011 | $4,024 -12.7% | $19,899 -23.2% |
| 2010 | $4,607 +10.4% | $25,924 |
| 2009 | $4,174 +10.4% | $25,924 -12% |
| 2008 | $3,781 +1.9% | $29,460 +23.6% |
| 2007 | $3,712 +2.9% | $23,832 |
| 2006 | $3,607 +13.9% | $23,832 |
| 2005 | $3,168 -5.3% | $23,832 +14.8% |
| 2004 | $3,345 +3.3% | $20,766 |
| 2003 | $3,237 +10.9% | $20,766 |
| 2002 | $2,918 +84% | $20,766 +33.7% |
| 2001 | $1,586 +3.3% | $15,533 |
| 2000 | $1,536 +0% | $15,533 |
| 1999 | $1,536 | $15,533 |
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Neighborhood: 60546
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Komarek Elementary School
- Middle: Komarek Elementary School
- High: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
- District: 94
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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