$159,000

56 Forest Ave Unit 1N Riverside, IL 60546

Estimated payment $1,360/month

1 Bed
1 Bath
618 Sq Ft
$257 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Riverside Station
  • Living Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 4-minute walk to Guthrie Park

About This Home

Bright, welcoming and perfectly located - this elevated first-floor 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo delivers downtown Riverside living at its best. The open eat-in kitchen is arranged with tall cabinets, granite counters and stainless-steel appliances. Freshly painted, hardwood floors run throughout, remodeled bathroom (2025) adds modern comfort. Practical extras include assigned parking #27 near the rear entry, coin laundry and an assigned storage locker #206 in the basement. Step outside and you're within easy walking distance of the Riverside Metra stop and Riverside's popular restaurants, including Dulce Mami Cafe, Breakfast Hacienda and Cafe, La Barra, and La Estancia. Ideal for commuters, first-time buyers, or anyone seeking a low-maintenance downtown retreat. Welcome Home!

Listing Agent

Beverly Lannon

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475132514 Listed on: 11/23/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,277

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2006

HOA Fees

  • $330 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 618 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • L J Hauser Junior High School
  • Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 32 Units
  • Michelle Griffin Association, Phone Number (312) 521-5965
  • Property managed by Advantage Management Company

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,277

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$330 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2006
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2006

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 618
  • 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: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Yes
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 330
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Advantage Management Company
  • Management Contact Name: Michelle Griffin
  • Management Phone: 312-521-5965

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
  • Middle/Junior School: L J Hauser Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: common
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2277.13
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 32

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Source: Public Records

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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 $2,179 $10,129 $740 $9,389
2023 $1,064 $10,129 $740 $9,389
2022 $1,064 $6,199 $631 $5,568
2021 $1,056 $6,199 $631 $5,568
2020 $1,102 $6,199 $631 $5,568
2019 $708 $5,442 $577 $4,865
2018 $686 $5,442 $577 $4,865
2017 $683 $5,442 $577 $4,865
2016 $1,028 $5,416 $487 $4,929
2015 $961 $5,416 $487 $4,929
2014 $963 $5,416 $487 $4,929
2013 $1,739 $8,204 $487 $7,717
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/23/2025 11/23/25 For Sale $159,000 0.0% $257 / Sq Ft
07/28/2019 07/28/19 Rented $1,100 0.0% --
07/08/2019 07/08/19 For Rent $1,100 0.0% --
07/23/2018 07/23/18 Rented $1,100 0.0% --
07/19/2018 07/19/18 For Rent $1,100 0.0% --
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Rented $1,100 0.0% --
07/05/2017 07/05/17 For Rent $1,100 +7.3% --
05/01/2016 05/01/16 Rented $1,025 0.0% --
04/08/2016 04/08/16 For Rent $1,025 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $157,500 Alliance Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $125,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12521639

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-36-108-043-1009