Set on a spectacular park-like lot beneath a canopy of mature trees, this classic Riverside home has been lovingly maintained by the same owner for many years and offers an exceptional opportunity to make it your own. The spacious floor plan includes 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a gracious living room filled with natural light, formal dining room with charming built-ins, and a warm, inviting family room featuring rich wood paneling, custom shelving, and a fireplace. The bright eat-in kitchen includes a sunny breakfast nook. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms provide plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. Hardwood floors under the existing carpeting offer the opportunity to restore timeless character throughout the home. Major improvements have already been completed, including the roof, gutters, downspouts, windows, and electric. Additional features include a one-car attached garage, storage shed, and abundant closet space throughout. Beautifully situated on one of Riverside's picturesque tree-lined streets, this home is just moments from parks, schools, downtown Riverside, the Metra, restaurants, and all the charm of this historic Olmsted-designed community. Well maintained and full of potential, this is a rare opportunity to update a solid home in an outstanding location.
Contingent
$589,000
253 Northwood Rd, Riverside, IL 60546
4beds
1,939sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Four generously sized bedroomsOne-car attached garageAbundant closet space throughoutSpacious floor planStorage shed
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Jeff Baker 708-567-4901,
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12685442
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Eating Area, Foyer, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X08
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Eating area
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X06
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X12
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 05X04
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X08
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,939 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Dimensions: 60x187x54x157
Details
- Parcel number: 15253070180000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Riverside
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $304/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $480,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,016
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $48,000 |
| 2023 | $13,447 -0.5% | $48,000 +15.9% |
| 2022 | $13,509 +26.2% | $41,426 |
| 2021 | $10,707 -16.1% | $41,426 |
| 2020 | $12,759 +25.4% | $41,426 +18.1% |
| 2019 | $10,177 +1.6% | $35,087 -3.1% |
| 2018 | $10,017 +0.6% | $36,193 |
| 2017 | $9,955 +4.8% | $36,193 +15.8% |
| 2016 | $9,495 -2.5% | $31,243 -4.8% |
| 2015 | $9,743 +1.4% | $32,812 |
| 2014 | $9,608 +3.2% | $32,812 -4.5% |
| 2013 | $9,315 +0.8% | $34,365 |
| 2012 | $9,241 +1.9% | $34,365 |
| 2011 | $9,070 -2.1% | $34,365 -17% |
| 2010 | $9,263 -4.9% | $41,395 -8.1% |
| 2009 | $9,739 +8.4% | $45,041 -12% |
| 2008 | $8,986 +5.1% | $51,183 +15.2% |
| 2007 | $8,550 +10.3% | $44,430 |
| 2006 | $7,750 +6.9% | $44,430 |
| 2005 | $7,248 +19.2% | $44,430 +40% |
| 2004 | $6,082 +2.6% | $31,738 |
| 2003 | $5,928 +11.6% | $31,738 |
| 2002 | $5,313 +17.7% | $31,738 +27.4% |
| 2001 | $4,516 +2.6% | $24,906 |
| 2000 | $4,402 +0% | $24,906 |
| 1999 | $4,402 | $24,906 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60546
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10A F Ames Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10L J Hauser Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Riverside Brookfield Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Riverside
- 60546
- 253 Northwood Rd




