NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 Akenside Rd Riverside, IL 60546

Estimated Value: $628,205 - $815,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,082 Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2019

Last sale price $495,000 $238 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,117/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Loft

About This Home

As of May 2019

Charming English Brick Cottage Full Of Character. 4 to 5 BD/3BA Brick Home Located In Prime, Central Riverside Location, One Block To Historical Riverside, One of WTTW's 10 Towns That Changed America. No Streets To Cross From Preschool To Eighth Grade! 3 Blocks To Metra. Main Floor Living Room w/Fireplace, Large Dining Room, Kitchen W/Custom Cherry Cabinets, Granite Countertops & SS Appliances, Breakfast Room Looking Out Backyard, 2 Bedrooms & Full Bath. Second Floor Has Master Bedroom W/Bath Plus 2 Additional Bedrooms, 3rd Full Bath & Loft Space. Full Basement has Large Family Room, Sauna. 2 Storage/Work Rooms & Laundry Room. New Front Stamped Concrete Porch, New Rear Patio, Concrete Driveway, Fenced Backyard & 4 Car Tandem Garage! Can't Get A Better In Town Location! Easy Walk To Historic Downtown, Metra, Highly Ranked Schools, Library & Parks!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Dockter

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471011162 Listed on: 02/27/2019

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie O'Hare

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471017020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,917

Year Built

  • 1942

Lot Details

  • 9,583

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Tandem Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Sauna
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $4,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,917

Year Built

1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1942
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1942

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: Main Level
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X09, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Storage, Loft, Bonus
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 10X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Loft, Dimensions: 6X9, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2082
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 34X21, On Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Acreage: 0.2215

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Tandem
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 4
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Zoned

Schools

  • School District: 208
  • Middle School: L J Hauser Junior High School
  • High School: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
  • Junior High Dist: 96

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X197X50X178
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15361040280000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11195

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Straza Megan M and Straza John Brandon
Bought by
John Megan M and John Brandon C
Total Days on Market
39
Current Estimated Value
$719,801

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2021
Sold by
Straza Megan M and Straza John Brandon
Bought by
John Megan M and John Brandon C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Outstanding Balance
$133,028
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$580,856

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2019
Closed on
May 31, 2019
Sold by
Schwartz Gregory W and Kampbell Sarah M
Bought by
Straza Megan N and Straza John Brandon
Seller's Agent
Wendy Dockter
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Leslie O'Hare
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-8.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.27%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2013
Closed on
Jul 15, 2013
Sold by
Swietlik Joseph I and Swietlik Marguerite
Bought by
Schwartz Gregory W and Kampbell Sarah M
Seller's Agent
Carole Peters
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chester Jakala
Telequest Corp.
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-3.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.89%
Original Mortgage
$282,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2012
Closed on
Jul 12, 2012
Sold by
Wilton Keith M and Wilton Andrea L
Bought by
Swietlik Joseph I and Swietlik Marguerite
Seller's Agent
Kerri Mahon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Carole Peters
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$479,900
Sold Price
$434,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-9.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.61%
Original Mortgage
$417,175
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2010
Sold by
Piersialla Leonard B and Piersialla Elizabeth A
Bought by
Wilton Keith M and Wilton Andrea L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1999
Sold by
Withers Tony and Withers Patricia S
Bought by
Piersialla Leonard and Piersialla Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$273,800
Interest Rate
8.78%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
John Megan M -- Attorney
John Megan M -- Boston National Title
Straza Megan N $495,000 Chicago Title
Schwartz Gregory W $470,000 None Available
Swietlik Joseph I $435,000 Title Services Llc
Wilton Keith M $499,000 Multiple
Piersialla Leonard $342,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open John Megan M $147,000
Closed Straza Megan N $150,000
Previous Owner Schwartz Gregory W $282,000
Previous Owner Swietlik Joseph I $417,175
Previous Owner Wilton Keith M $404,000
Previous Owner Wilton Keith M $417,000
Previous Owner Piersialla Leonard $150,000
Previous Owner Piersialla Leonard B $229,000
Previous Owner Piersialla Leonard B $228,000
Previous Owner Piersialla Leonard B $227,000
Previous Owner Piersialla Leonard B $200,000
Previous Owner Piersialla Leonard $273,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2019 05/31/19 Sold $495,000 -4.6% $238 / Sq Ft
04/07/2019 04/07/19 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2019 03/12/19 Price Changed $519,000 -3.7% $249 / Sq Ft
02/27/2019 02/27/19 For Sale $539,000 +14.7% $259 / Sq Ft
07/30/2013 07/30/13 Sold $470,000 -3.9% $226 / Sq Ft
05/27/2013 05/27/13 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2013 05/07/13 For Sale $489,000 +12.4% $235 / Sq Ft
08/22/2012 08/22/12 Sold $434,900 -5.4% $209 / Sq Ft
07/17/2012 07/17/12 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2012 07/10/12 Price Changed $459,900 -4.2% $221 / Sq Ft
06/12/2012 06/12/12 For Sale $479,900 -- $230 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $12,917 $50,545 $9,650 $40,895
2023 $12,917 $53,000 $9,650 $43,350
2022 $12,917 $37,145 $8,444 $28,701
2021 $12,445 $37,144 $8,443 $28,701
2020 $12,119 $37,144 $8,443 $28,701
2019 $11,901 $37,243 $7,720 $29,523
2018 $11,550 $37,243 $7,720 $29,523
2017 $11,195 $37,243 $7,720 $29,523
2016 $12,947 $39,262 $6,755 $32,507
2015 $12,608 $39,262 $6,755 $32,507
2014 $12,410 $39,262 $6,755 $32,507
2013 $11,670 $40,037 $6,755 $33,282
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10291998

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-36-104-028-0000