Closed
Last Sold Price
$495,000
4 beds2,082 sqft

178 Akenside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.22 acresLot Size
1942Year Built
$238/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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!

    Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

    Listing closed: 05/31/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10291998
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $552,500

    Avg days on market

    8

    Sale-to-list ratio

    105.9%

    Riverside, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    Bathrooms
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    a front view of a house with garden and porch
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    Principal and Interest

    $2,643

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    Property Information for 178 Akenside Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $11,195 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Riverside
    • Township: RIVERSIDE
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 4.0
    • Num Of Cars: 4.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Zoned

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1942
    • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,648 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 96
    • Jr High Middle School: L J HAUSER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
    • High School District: 208
    • High School: RIVERSIDE BROOKFIELD TWP SENIOR
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 96
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Tandem
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 11
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Storage, Loft, Bonus Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 71-80 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X197X50X178
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 19
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 02-28-2019

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X14
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 34X21
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X09
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 10X9
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 19X14
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 12X9
    Loft Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Loft
    • Dimensions: 6X9
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Dimensions: 10X9
    Breakfast Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room
    • Dimensions: 10X09

    Property History for 178 Akenside Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 31, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #645642877

    $495,000

    +0.9% / yr

    May 31, 2019

    Sold

    MRED #10291998

    $495,000
    —
    Apr 7, 2019

    Pending

    MRED #10291998

    —
    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/31/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #645642877

    $495,000

    +0.9% / yr

    05/31/2019

    Sold

    MRED #10291998

    $495,000
    04/07/2019

    Pending

    MRED #10291998

    —

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    Public Records for 178 Akenside Road

    Taxable Value

    Land

    $9,650

    Additions

    $40,895
    Total$50,545

    Tax Record

    2023

    $15,895 ($1,325 / month)

    Home Facts

    Beds

    4

    Baths

    1.5

    Total Finished SqFt

    2,082 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    2,082 SqFt

    Stories

    1

    Lot Size

    9,650 SqFt

    Style

    Single Family Residence

    Year Built

    1941

    Year Renovated

    1941

    County

    COOK

    APN

    15-36-104-028-0000

    Schools near 178 Akenside Road

    This home is within Riverside-Brookfield Twp School District 208.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Private - PK to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Central Elementary School
    PublicPK to 5

    L J Hauser Jr High School
    Public6 to 8

    Riverside Brookfield Twp High School
    Public9 to 12

    St Mary Elementary School
    PrivatePK to 8

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 178 Akenside Road, Riverside, IL 60546
    $495,000
    4
    2,082
    9,648
    $485,000
    4
    1,960
    8,598
    $470,000
    3
    2,196
    10,000
    $390,000
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    2,190
    11,150
    $935,000
    5
    4,750
    11,560

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