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Frederick Law Olmsted's immaculately designed "Village in the Forest"
In 1836, the Forbes family first settled in Riverside, followed by a few other fortunate families who heard of its serene riverbanks and beautiful forest areas. In 1869, the Riverside Improvement Company was incorporated and decided to develop "a perfect village in a perfect setting." They hired Frederick Law Olmsted to design the community, and he began building expansive green parkways, gas-lit street lanterns and curvilinear streets that are still intact today. Aside from its unique design, impressive architecture and scenic setting, its local government, first established in 1875, really makes the community stand out. "We have a great public works department," says Realtor Karen Arndt, who has over 40 years of experience in the Riverside area. "After a big snow, they are always efficient in getting the roads back up and running and communicating with residents in the process," an act merely representative of the care and attention with which the Village of Riverside serves its community.
Stained glass of town founder located inside of the town library.
Riverside is known for its winding maze of roads.
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Stately, well-maintained homes in a variety of architectural styles
Housing in Riverside doesn't tend to be uniform – a walk down one street can find styles from sleek contemporary to cozy Craftsman, and perhaps a Regency-inspired home in between. This range in styling offers diverse options for potential residents and gives the community a unique charm. Here, lawns are ample in size and well-manicured to suit the stateliness of the homes. Most homes went up in the early to mid-1900s and have either been well-maintained or experienced interior renovations; however, there has been a surge of new construction post-2000. With a wide range of housing options comes a wide range of prices, with price tags starting around $200,000 for a two-bedroom condo and sometimes exceeding $1 million for a sprawling estate. The median price is about $500,000, though, and for most single-family homes, buyers can expect to spend around $400,000 to $700,000.
Riverside is known for its magnificent homes from the early 20th century.
Riverside offers a number of great homes for small to large families.
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Highly rated schools in Riverside School District 96
Riverside students attend schools in Riverside School District 96, which has four elementary schools — Ames, Blythe Park, Central and Hollywood — and one junior high, Hauser, all of which received A ratings on the educational review site, Niche. They then attend Riverside Brookfield High School, which also received an A. Both Riverside Brookfield High School and Riverside Schol District 96 schools offer special education services. Riverside is also home to St. Mary School, a Catholic school for preschool through eighth-grade students. It's an education-oriented community, and many teachers live here, Arndt notes, and continue to live here after retirement.
Central Elementary School is a highly rated school in Riverside.
Riverside Brookfield High School has a large facility and sports fields.
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Community parks and the Riverside Golf Club
Riverside has small community parks, like Big Ball Park, Guthrie Park and Blythe Park, woven into the residential streets. On the south end of Riverside, residents can explore walking trails along the Des Plaines River, and just north of the community, residents can join the Riverside Golf Club, a historic, 1893-established 18-hole course designed by William Langford.
Riverside has wonderful natural features that residents love.
Riverside Country Club offers an amazing experience for residents of Riverside.
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Shopping and dining in and around Riverside
Riverside residents eat at local restaurants in and around the community, like Lalo’s Restaurant, known for its jumbo margaritas; Connie's Family Restaurant, a cozy diner with all-day breakfast; and La Barra Riverside, a Riverside resident-owned Italian restaurant. Locals get groceries at the Tony's Fresh Market and Costco north of the community and shop at North Riverside Park Mall, an indoor shopping mall with a movie theater and retailers like H&M, JCPenney and Old Navy.
Riverside residents can get great meals at Lalo's.
Riverside has a number of great places to eat like La Barra.
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Walking around Riverside and a nonstop Metra ride to downtown
Metra's BNSF Line leaves the Riverside station every hour for a 25-minute nonstop ride to downtown Chicago. The community is about a 30-minute drive to O'Hare International Airport, and it's less than two miles from the nearest medical facility, MacNeal Hospital. Riverside was designed to be a walkable community, so residents can get to parks, restaurants and friends' houses without a car.
Riverside features a historic train station with access to the Metra.
Riverside residents can commute downtown at the Riverside Metra Station.
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Community programming at the Riverside Public Library
According to Arndt, Riverside has an "awesome" new library, complete with maker spaces, study rooms, and community programming. These programs include toddler story times, new parent support groups and a BYOB book club.
Visit the Riverside public library and check out some great books.
Riverside residents are known to enjoy the waterfront next to the Riverside Public Library.
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On average, homes in Riverside, IL sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverside, IL over the last 12 months is $442,250, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
No need to take the stairs! Take the elevator up to this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo with a balcony, located near the Metra Station, North Riverside Mall, public transportation and I-55 expressway, the next place you call home! All appliances stay. The en-suite has its own private bathroom with a walk-in closet. Includes 2 parking space (1 garage space and 1 additional exterior space).
This home offers a wonderful opportunity for buyers to bring their own vision and personal touch. It features a beautiful oak kitchen and an updated main bathroom with ceramic tile. Some hardwood floors are exposed, adding warmth and character. The fully finished basement provides extra living space, including a full bathroom and an additional bedroom or den, making it ideal for related living or
Live in one of Riverside's most iconic beauties! Built in 1898, this stunning 5 Bedroom/4.5 Bath brick colonial will take your breath away! A gorgeous 35ft front porch with unobstructed views overlooking the walking path and river, is the absolute perfect welcome! As you enter through the front vestibule, you are lead into the gracious foyer. The architectural details, high ceilings, and
Jeff Baker@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Ranch style 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, in always desirable North Riverside. This home is ready for your inspired design ideas to make it truly your own. With an open living and dining room area, and an eat in kitchen, plus all 3 bedrooms on one level, it's the ideal one floor living space! You'll love the beautiful back yard, afforded by the oversized lot, and the detached garage. Don't miss your
WELCOME TO THIS BEAUTIFUL BRICK RAISED RANCH LOCATED ON A QUIET CUL DE SAC STREET. SOUGHT AFTER NORTH RIVERSIDE AREA! 1ST FLOOR HAS A NICE LIVING ROOM, 2 LARGE BEDROOMS, FULL BATH, AND A BIG EAT IN KITCHEN. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT! BASEMENT HAS A POSSIBLE 3RD BEDROOM, A BIG FAMILY ROOM WITH A CUSTOM BUILT BAR, FULL BATH, AND A LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM. C/A. 2 CAR GARAGE HAS AN ADDITIONAL STORAGE
2 +1 DWN BED/2 BATH W/ RIVERSIDE SCHOOLS! granite counters/stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors/crown molding/gas fireplace/Full finished walk out basement that has been perma-sealed Over sized one car garage with a driveway/ deck/tankless hot water heater/whole house generator. Pull down stairs to the attic is length of the whole house for potential build out. EASY TO SHOW
Looking for assistance? This home is IHDAccess Eligible for many buyers! Welcome to your dream home, a radiant 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom beauty nestled on a charming corner lot in North Riverside, brimming with feminine flair! Perfect for hosting unforgettable gatherings, this spacious haven is move-in ready and exquisitely updated to capture your heart. Step into the dazzling kitchen, where
Welcome to refined, low-maintenance living in this beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condominium ideally located in the heart of Riverside's Village Center. Designed for both comfort and convenience, this residence offers a thoughtfully planned layout with generous living spaces, abundant natural light, and timeless finishes throughout. The open-concept living and dining areas provide the
Amy Regan@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Stunning Victorian landmark gut-rehabbed into a modern 5-unit income-producing property in the heart of historic Riverside, walking distance to downtown and the Metra station. Turnkey investment with five fully occupied units generating immediate cash flow. Fully updated electrical and plumbing systems to current code, central air in each unit, and new energy-efficient windows throughout.
Located in the heart of Riverside, this lovely one owner condo was the original model for Riverside's luxury Village Center. This unit boasts 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The primary bedroom en suite includes a jetted tub, walk in shower and enormous closet. Each additional bedroom has its own bath and walk in closets, allowing any guest their privacy. The open floor plan includes a living room with
Pat Jicha@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Well maintained all brick 5 unit building located on a quiet residential street in desirable North Riverside. This solid property features five spacious two bedroom units, each offering functional layouts with eat in kitchens and generous living room areas. The building offers rear and street parking, adding convenience and value for tenants, along with a first floor common laundry room equipped
A Rare Architectural Treasure on the Des Plaines River. Welcome to 220 Maplewood, a residence of timeless elegance and extraordinary pedigree. Designed by celebrated architect Charles E. Joern and built in 1938, this exquisite home stands proudly on one of Riverside's premier streets. With only three owners in its history, the property has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated,
Jeff Baker@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartment - Move-In Ready! Available immediately, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offers comfort, convenience, and style in an unbeatable location. Features: Expansive living and dining area, Gleaming hardwood floors throughout, Central air for year-round comfort, newly renovated kitchen and bathroom, stainless-steel appliances, freshly painted rooms
Lease this home and get more from Invitation Homes professional property management. This home comes fully loaded with quality amenities, must-have services, high-end tech and ProCare® professional maintenance. Your estimated total monthly payment is $3043.90. That covers your base rent, $2899.00 + our required services designed to make your life easier: Air Filter Delivery Fee ($9.95), Internet
Updated large 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment in Riverside available NOW! New kitchen, bathroom, windows, floors and SS appliances! Laundry in building, Cats ok! Heat included! Ask about parking!
Huge flat that lives like a SFH! Two sunny bonus rooms in addition to the 3 beds! First floor flat, back porch and fenced yard, ~800 sq foot unfinished basement for storage and laundry. In the gorgeous First Division of Riverside, blocks from historic properties, tree lined avenues, and everything that is available downtown. Avail now!Tenant pays for all utilities: gas, electric,
2 bedroom garden apartment available for rent in downtown Riverside! Updated kitchen and bathroom with white appliances and new floors throughout! Heat included, tenant pays cooking gas and electric. Laundry onsite! Cats OK! Ask about parking!
Welcome to Hunter Brook Apartments, a wonderful place to live. Our property features new updates surrounded by a peaceful environment. We are adjacent to miles of walking trails and great transportation. We are just a 15-minute walk from the Riverside Metra station. Call our leasing office for more information. *No Pets. No Grills allowed.*Application Fee: $100 per adult.
Signing Promotion!! Sign in the month of March receive a $1000 credit for May!! Charming 3-Bedroom Home with Forest Preserve Views! Welcome to your serene retreat! This bright and sunny 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy stunning views of the prairie setting of the Forest Preserve right from your front porch- a
Property Id: 1796926Additional Details:Landlord pays for heating/gas and waterTenant pays for electricity, Internet, cable.No pets. No smoking.Income at least 3x rent.Minimum 650 Credit Score.Security Deposit $1,680 andfirst month's rent $1,680 due at signing of lease.
Everything BRAND NEW is this spacious apartment, just finished with everything new. Convenient location, easy to jump on metra to head to the city. Close to transportation and expressways, and shopping. Coin operated laundry. Easy street parking. 650 credit score, non negotiable. One and a half months security deposit.
Close to train station, relaxed 1-bedroom condo with picture windows to greenery courtyard, Large living room with natural sunlight, Spacious bedroom with lots of closet space with new carpet. Large Kitchen with lots of cabinet and dinning area. Updated bathroom with large ceramic tile. Available parking space, extra storage with coin laundry.Rent includes – Parking, water, trash pickup,
Welcome to this Recently Updated 1 Bed, 1 Bath, Condominium in Berwyn, IL. Conveniently located on the first floor. Step inside to a spacious living room featuring brand NEW Vinyl Flooring, offering both style and durability. The eat-in kitchen offers NEW appliances, ample cabinet space, and a large pantry, making it perfect for everyday living and use. The spacious Bedroom features double
Ready to rent! Discover this clean and comfortable 2-bedroom apartment in Berwyn, featuring a newly updated bathroom with a new toilet and sink, plus plenty of closet space. Conveniently located on a main street close to shopping plazas and just minutes from I-55, this apartment offers both comfort and accessibility. Rent includes heat and water, while tenants are responsible for gas and
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