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4 beds1,862 sqft

196 Waubansee Rd, Riverside, IL 60546

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.22 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$231/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

An inviting front porch welcomes you to this charming Craftsman Bungalow overlooking a lush forest preserve. The 1st floor offers a spacious living/dining room with wood burning fireplace flanked by stunning stain glass windows, & an adjacent sunny sitting room. The updated kitchen hosts lovely cabinetry, granite counter tops, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Relax in the expansive family room with a wall of windows overlooking the paver patio & professionally landscaped back...An inviting front porch welcomes you to this charming Craftsman Bungalow overlooking a lush forest preserve. The 1st floor offers a spacious living/dining room with wood burning fireplace flanked by stunning stain glass windows, & an adjacent sunny sitting room. The updated kitchen hosts lovely cabinetry, granite counter tops, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Relax in the expansive family room with a wall of windows overlooking the paver patio & professionally landscaped back yard. Two bedrooms and a full bath with walk-in shower complete the 1st floor. A versatile open living space separates the two additional 2nd floor bedrooms, to include the master, both with double closets, plus a 2nd bathroom with soaking tub & walk-in shower. The huge finished basement, is useful as a rec room with plenty of storage, complete with 3rd full bath. Other features include: Beautiful hardwood floors, solid wood doors & moldings, European style radiators, radiant heated floors in upper bathrooms, water filtration system, 3 car garage, paver driveway, central AC and much more! Only a 5 minute walk to Metra, this special home is located in historic Riverside and feeds into highly ranked District 96 & 208 School Districts. YouTube Virtual Tour Available

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    • Listed by: Lauren Cody 708.514.3367 lauren.cody@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner
    Listing closed: 08/31/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10736589
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $505,000

    Avg days on market

    9

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.6%

    Riverside, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    Property Information for 196 Waubansee Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $10,301 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Riverside
    • Township: Riverside
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Num Of Cars: 3.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Space Pac
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Bungalow

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1925
    • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,408 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 On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Space Pac
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Den
    • 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, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Brick Paver Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 91-100 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Forest Preserve Adjacent
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X190
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Other
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • General Information: Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1862
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2020-06-02T21:17:19
    • Photos Count: 43
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Other
    • Master Bedroom Size: 19X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Other
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 18X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Size: 12X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 4th Bedroom Size: 13X9
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Size: COMBO
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Size: 21X18
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Size: 12X11
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Size: 27X10
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 10X10
    Den Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Den

    Property History for 196 Waubansee Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 31, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #681272519

    $430,000

    +0.5% / yr

    Aug 31, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10736589

    $430,000—
    Jun 12, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10736589

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    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/31/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #681272519

    $430,000

    +0.5% / yr

    08/31/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10736589

    $430,000
    06/12/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10736589

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    Public records

    196 Waubansee Road

    Beds

    4

    Baths

    1.5

    Total Finished SqFt

    1,862 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    1,862 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    9,400 SqFt

    Schools near 196 Waubansee 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 - 3 to 11
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Hollywood Elementary School
    PublicPK to 5

    L J Hauser Jr High School
    Public6 to 8

    Riverside Brookfield Twp High School
    Public9 to 12

    Tailgrass Sudbury School
    Private3 to 11

    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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