124 Forest Ave Riverside, IL 60546
Estimated payment $2,835/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Victorian Architecture
- Walk-In Closet
- Central Elementary School Rated A
- Formal Dining Room
- Living Room
About This Home
Welcome home! This fresh and charming three-bedroom, 1.5-bath Victorian beautifully blends timeless character with modern convenience in the heart of historic downtown Riverside. Sun-filled living and dining rooms with hardwood floors, while the spacious kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Ten-inch baseboards and restored original wood windows add warmth and authentic historic appeal throughout. Enjoy relaxing on the rear porch overlooking the fenced yard, plus the convenience of a driveway with two exterior parking spaces. Just steps to downtown Riverside shopping and dining, Riverside Elementary and Junior High Schools, Riverside Brookfield High School, the Metra train to downtown Chicago, with Brookfield Zoo and forest preserves nearby-this is a wonderful opportunity to make Riverside home.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,231
Year Built
- Built in 1886
Lot Details
- 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 51x105x52x104
- Fenced
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,418 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Unfinished Attic
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Schools
- L J Hauser Junior High School
- Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,897 | $28,000 | $5,125 | $22,875 |
| 2024 | $7,897 | $28,000 | $5,125 | $22,875 |
| 2023 | $6,537 | $28,000 | $5,125 | $22,875 |
| 2022 | $6,537 | $20,486 | $4,500 | $15,986 |
| 2021 | $6,314 | $20,486 | $4,500 | $15,986 |
| 2020 | $6,189 | $20,486 | $4,500 | $15,986 |
| 2019 | $7,014 | $23,358 | $4,125 | $19,233 |
| 2018 | $6,806 | $23,358 | $4,125 | $19,233 |
| 2017 | $6,605 | $23,358 | $4,125 | $19,233 |
| 2016 | $5,491 | $18,090 | $3,625 | $14,465 |
| 2015 | $5,322 | $18,090 | $3,625 | $14,465 |
| 2014 | $5,250 | $18,090 | $3,625 | $14,465 |
| 2013 | $6,013 | $21,903 | $3,625 | $18,278 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2026 03/29/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/25/2026 03/25/26 | For Sale | $399,000 | +53.5% | $281 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/27/2014 08/27/14 | Sold | $260,000 | -10.3% | $183 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/10/2014 07/10/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/31/2014 05/31/14 | For Sale | $290,000 | -- | $205 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $260,000 | Ct |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $264,709 | FHA |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12601601
APN: 15-35-204-017-0000
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