3 beds1,298 sqft$297/sqft
2236 5th Ave, Riverside, IL 60546
Est: $2,591/moGet pre-approved

Description

Welcome to this charming brick Cape Cod home, ideally located near shopping, restaurants, bike and walking trails and highly regarded schools, including Komarek Elementary and Riverside Brookfield High School. The spacious living room welcomes you with a large picture window overlooking the neighborhood. The formal dining room offers the perfect setting for everyday meals or entertaining guests. The bright and inviting eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a bay window overlooking the...Welcome to this charming brick Cape Cod home, ideally located near shopping, restaurants, bike and walking trails and highly regarded schools, including Komarek Elementary and Riverside Brookfield High School. The spacious living room welcomes you with a large picture window overlooking the neighborhood. The formal dining room offers the perfect setting for everyday meals or entertaining guests. The bright and inviting eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a bay window overlooking the backyard and plenty of room for a casual dining table. A first-floor bedroom and full bathroom provide excellent flexibility for guests, a home office or one-level living. Upstairs, a wonderful loft creates a comfortable space-perfect for reading, gaming, relaxing or enjoying your favorite show. Two generously sized bedrooms and a convenient half bathroom complete the second floor. The large, finished basement significantly expands the home's living space with a family room complete with a built-in dry bar - ideal for gatherings and relaxation. The laundry area is adjacent to the storage/workshop area that includes a walk-in shower for added convenience. Numerous updates include: a new exterior side door (July 2024), upgraded 200-amp circuit breaker box (January 2024), water heater (March 2024), furnace (October 2025), and garage subpanel (June 2026). The detached two-car garage also features a new overhead door (December 2023). Outside, a concrete block patio with a built-in gas grill creates a wonderful setting for outdoor entertaining. The concrete driveway provides convenient access from the kitchen and basement landing through the newer side door. Move right in and make this wonderful home your own!
LISTING UPDATED: 08/17/2026 11:29 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Cathy Bier

    Cathy Bier

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

    P: (708) 567-2032

  2. Lisa Gentile

    Lisa Gentile

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

    P: (312) 330-0909

Property Details for 2236 5th Avenue

MLS #
12708580
Taxes
$7,615 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
0.15 AC / 6,750 SF
Area
North Riverside
Township
Riverside
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Architectural Style
Cape Cod

Location

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Building Information for 2236 5th Avenue

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,750 SF

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Property Information for 2236 5th Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 94
  • Elementary School: Komarek Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Komarek Elementary School
  • High School District: 208
  • High School: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 94
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 707
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Loft, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher-Portable, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1272
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1979
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1979
  • Main Sq Ft: 731
  • Upper Sq Ft: 541
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 135
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 707.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1298
  • Flood Zone: No
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-08-12T00:09:54
  • Photos Count: 4
  • Habitable Residence: Yes
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X9
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 30X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 15X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X10
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 15X9
Loft Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Dimensions: 12X9

Property History for 2236 5th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 4, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1520197660

$325,000

+2.2% / yr

Oct 15, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #80831410

$203,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/04/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1520197660

$325,000

+2.2% / yr

10/15/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #80831410

$203,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2236 5th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$6,750Additions$24,250Total$31,000
Tax Record2023$6,015 ($501 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,298 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,298 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949CountyCOOKAPN15-26-103-024

Schools near 2236 5th Avenue

This home is within Komarek School District 94.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Komarek Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Riverside Brookfield Twp High School
Public9 to 12

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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2236 5th Avenue is a single family home Coming Soon in Riverside, IL 60546. This property is currently priced at $385,000. This listing's school districts are Riverside-Brookfield Twp School District 208, Komarek School District 94. Nearby schools include Komarek Elementary School and Riverside Brookfield Twp High School. 2236 5th Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,298 sqft single family home built in 1948.

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