$165,000

54 Forest Ave Unit 2W Riverside, IL 60546

Riverside Area

Estimated payment $1,525/month

1 Bed
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$206 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Courtyard
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo in a desirable Riverside courtyard building, perfectly situated in the heart of historic downtown Riverside. This bright and inviting home blends character with thoughtful updates, featuring rich flooring throughout, fresh eco-friendly paint, recessed lighting, distinctive Tiffany-style light fixtures, and custom-stained wood doors. The spacious living room offers abundant natural light and plenty of storage, while the eat-in kitchen features 42-inch cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a striking tile backsplash, and ample space for everyday dining. The updated bathroom showcases slate tile flooring and shower surround, complemented by a newer vanity and cabinetry. A generously sized bedroom completes the comfortable and functional floor plan. The location is where this home truly shines. Leave the car behind and enjoy everything downtown Riverside has to offer just outside your door. Walk to the Metra for an easy commute into Chicago, pick up groceries at neighborhood favorite Riverside Foods, enjoy Italian cuisine at La Barra, or have dinner at The Chew Chew, a Riverside staple for decades. Parks, local shops, cafes and Riverside's beautiful historic surroundings are all close by, with Brookfield Zoo just minutes away. For those who need a vehicle, monthly parking is available for rent through the nearby Riverside Masonic Temple, providing a convenient parking option just steps from home. Heat and water are included in the HOA assessment, and the building also offers coin laundry and additional storage. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy an updated home and the walkable, small-town atmosphere that makes Riverside such a special place to live.

Listing Agent

Frank Paganis, CCIM

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475161105 Listed on: 08/16/2026

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,230

HOA Fees

  • $349 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard

Schools

  • L J Hauser Junior High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 32 Units
  • Managing Agent Association, Phone Number (312) 475-9400
  • Low-Rise Community
  • Riverside Station Subdivision
  • Property managed by Advantage Management
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,230

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$349 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Courtyard,Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • EntryLevel: 2
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Courtyard,Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Subdivision Name: Riverside Station
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • LivingArea: 800
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam, Radiant
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 349
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Advantage Management
  • Management Contact Name: Managing Agent
  • Management Phone: 312-475-9400

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School: L J Hauser Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 153x150
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3230
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 32

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Tax History

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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 $3,230 $10,096 $737 $9,359
2024 $3,230 $10,096 $737 $9,359
2023 $2,367 $10,096 $737 $9,359
2022 $2,367 $6,179 $629 $5,550
2021 $2,274 $6,179 $629 $5,550
2020 $2,200 $6,179 $629 $5,550
2019 $1,909 $5,425 $575 $4,850
2018 $680 $5,425 $575 $4,850
2017 $678 $5,425 $575 $4,850
2016 $1,022 $5,399 $485 $4,914
2015 $1,858 $5,399 $485 $4,914
2014 $1,826 $5,399 $485 $4,914
2013 $2,551 $8,178 $485 $7,693
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/16/2026 08/16/26 For Sale $165,000 +72.8% $206 / Sq Ft
12/28/2018 12/28/18 Sold $95,500 -4.4% $119 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/20/2018 11/20/18 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2018 10/29/18 For Sale $99,900 +63.8% $125 / Sq Ft
01/16/2015 01/16/15 Sold $61,000 +1.8% $76 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/18/2014 12/18/14 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2014 11/30/14 For Sale $59,900 -- $75 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $95,500 Attorney
Special Warranty Deed $61,000 Cti
Special Warranty Deed $240,000 Stewart Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12733502

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-36-108-043-1017

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