Known by locals as "The Small Community with a Big Heart," North Riverside has maintained its rural roots with a 21st century upgrade. North Riverside is intermixed with green space, whether it be community parks or the dense trees of McCormick Woods.
Here, wide sidewalks and large spreads of decorated lawns tucked away from busy main roads give the impression of small-town atmosphere. Houses in North Riverside tend to be established, with many built between the 1920s and ‘70s. Most homes are brick, with ranch-style homes sitting next to American foursquares and roomy bungalows and this vintage style helps seal the impression of long-standing community. The neighborhood’s average home value is $325,000, and houses have between three and five bedrooms and sit on small lots. Homebuyers with budgets of $500,000 and higher will find multi-story builds with 2,500 square feet.
"We have a really close-knit community here, and a lot of the residents work in the public sector," says Karen Arndt, a local Realtor who has lived in the area for decades. "The community is multi-generational, with lots of people who grew up here eventually buying their own home in the neighborhood. We also have a great public works department, with a government that is invested in the community and listens to issues raised by the residents."
School-aged children are served by Riverside School District #96, and each public school in North Riverside’s pipeline earns an impressive A overall grade from Niche. "One of the reasons that the home prices remain elevated in North Riverside is the amazing school district," Arndt says. A.F. Ames Elementary School serves 450 of the area’s young learners and has a 15-1 student-to-teacher ratio. L.J. Hauser Junior High School is the 23rd best public middle school for teachers in Illinois, according to Niche. Older learners can attend Riverside Brookfield High School, which falls in Illinois’ top 50 public high schools. High Schoolers can consider a number of fine arts courses, including studio music production, chamber choir and symphonic marching band. The school also provides over 40 extracurricular offerings, from color guard and orchesis to clubs centered around skiing and fishing.
Dating back to 1893, the Riverside Golf Club is a long-standing organization that engulfs the center of the neighborhood. It’s a well-landscaped and visually striking 18-hole course on 125 acres, with an attached entertainment area that features dining, live music, and holiday events. Slightly east of the golf course you’ll find Commons Park. With two beautiful ponds that locals use for ice skating in the winter and “Living Memorials” – trees planted and benches installed in memory of loved ones – it’s a peaceful sight. Additionally, there’s a playground, ballfield, and pavilions for picnicking, making it a staple park in the community’s day-to-day life. Walkers and bikers can use the Salt Creek Trail System, which can be accessed at the corner of 26th Street and 9th Avenue. The trails span 27 miles from the Brookfield Zoo, located just south of the neighborhood to Busse Woods Forest Preserve in Rolling Meadows.
For shopping, North Riverside Park Mall has it covered. It includes everything from necessity shops like Costco and Aldi to over 130 specialty stores. It also manages to pack in a spacious cinema and food court. Even with the mall’s large presence, North Riverside is still pocketed with local business. Head to Vesuvio Bakery & Deli and grab a scratch-made Italian pastry or enjoy a drink at Villa Pub North Riverside. The pub features both Italian cuisine and classic American fare, with dishes like patty melts and shrimp linguini.
Route 171 runs through the neighborhood and directly connects to Interstate 290, an essential roadway to get about in the Chicago area.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Jorge Mariscal
RE/MAX Partners
(708) 859-6514
132 Total Sales
2 in North Riverside
$370K - $385K Price Range
Katrina de los Reyes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(630) 580-0919
281 Total Sales
1 in North Riverside
$412,500 Price
Israel Hernandez
Epique Realty Inc
(219) 351-6354
93 Total Sales
1 in North Riverside
$360,000 Price
Joanna Krzepkowska
HomeSmart Connect LLC
(630) 250-2995
160 Total Sales
1 in North Riverside
$315,000 Price
Kimberly Zahand
Keller Williams North Shore West
(708) 859-7009
393 Total Sales
1 in North Riverside
$520,213 Price
Steve Nasralla
Compass
(708) 905-4974
198 Total Sales
1 in North Riverside
$310,000 Price
On average, homes in North Riverside, IL sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in North Riverside, IL over the last 12 months is $340,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$275,000
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Median Sale Price
$340,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$340,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$200,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
5
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$242
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Number of Homes
22
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Number of Homes for Sale
1
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Median Year Built
1960
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Months of Supply
2.40
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,708
Below the national average
1,933
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
943
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
800
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
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Median Condo Rent
$1,600
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,600
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Total Population
7,215
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Median Age
43
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Population Density
11 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$58,036
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$85,492
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High School Graduates
95.6%
Above the national average
89%
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College Graduates
30.9%
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Advanced Degrees
9.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
58.4%
Below the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
34''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
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Annual Snowfall
40''
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