NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 Shenstone Rd Riverside, IL 60546

Estimated Value: $542,000 - $674,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
3,300 Sq Ft
$180/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 20, 2020

Last sale price $486,000 $147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,457/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2-minute walk to Big Ball Park

About This Home

As of August 2020

Location, Location, Location!! Fantastic prairie influenced cottage home in the Historic Village of Riverside. From the red clay tile roof to the sophisticated spa-like tile bathrooms, this home is a perfect blend of charming and contemporary features. Large foyer to greet guests. Spacious living room features a wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows accented with 2 inch wood style custom blinds. Adjacent sun-room is a perfect office space. Formal dining room has custom lead glass accent windows. Custom designed kitchen features stainless steel refrigerator, five burner gas cooktop with hood, built-in oven, microwave and dishwasher. Exotic granite island plus room for a table. Double french door provides direct access to expansive deck and screened in gazebo for alfresco dining. Three spacious bedrooms. New contemporary full bathroom with soaker tub and marble tile surround. Beautiful staircase to private master bedroom. Wall of built-in closets and walk -in closet. Bonus option for a master bathroom. Large family room in lower level with plush carpet for cozy movie nights. New bathroom with walk-in shower. Home was professional decorated and painted in chic urban colors. Landscaped front yard. Spacious back yard for room to garden and play! Concrete drive leads to two car garage. Premier location in Riverside. Close to award-winning schools, shopping, restaurants, Metra train, Interstate 55 and Loyola Hospital.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Weiss

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475147231 Listed on: 06/02/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Pasquale Recchia

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475119562

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,577

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1942 | 2019

Lot Details

  • 0.25

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Prairie Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • The property is located in a historic district

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $2,050 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,577

Year Built | Renovated

1942 | 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1825
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 775
  • Style Of House: Prairie
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1942
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Total Sq Ft: 3300
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 26X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Shades
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Foyer, Exercise Room, Storage, Bonus
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 10X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 10X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 19X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 18X17, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 22X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3300
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2525
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1475
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 700
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1475
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 350
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 39X17, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Acreage: 0.2525

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete, Side Drive
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

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: 50X241X247X47
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15362010460000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8758

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2020
Closed on
Aug 20, 2020
Sold by
Armstrong Judy A
Bought by
French William B and Dormer James M
Seller's Agent
Sharon Weiss
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Pasquale Recchia
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$486,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.21%
Total Days on Market
30
Current Estimated Value
$594,189

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$108,189
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.20%
Original Mortgage
$437,400
Outstanding Balance
$393,138
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$225,989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1998
Sold by
Armstrong George L and Armstrong Judy A
Bought by
Armstrong George L and Armstrong Judy A
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
French William B $486,000 Acquest Title Services Llc
Armstrong George L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open French William B $437,400
Previous Owner Armstrong Judy A $305,000
Previous Owner Armstrong Judy A $103,140
Previous Owner Armstrong Judy A $100,000
Previous Owner Armstrong Judy A $125,000
Previous Owner Armstrong George L $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2020 08/20/20 Sold $486,000 +0.2% $147 / Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2020 06/12/20 For Sale $485,000 0.0% $147 / Sq Ft
06/03/2020 06/03/20 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2020 06/02/20 For Sale $485,000 -- $147 / 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 $13,577 $41,931 $12,097 $29,834
2023 $13,577 $41,931 $12,097 $29,834
2022 $13,577 $35,447 $10,447 $25,000
2021 $13,046 $35,447 $10,447 $25,000
2020 $10,631 $35,447 $10,447 $25,000
2019 $9,027 $31,820 $9,622 $22,198
2018 $8,758 $31,820 $9,622 $22,198
2017 $9,069 $33,513 $9,622 $23,891
2016 $8,620 $28,759 $8,247 $20,512
2015 $9,637 $32,504 $8,247 $24,257
2014 $9,504 $32,504 $8,247 $24,257
2013 $9,443 $32,899 $7,697 $25,202
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10733294

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-36-201-046-0000