Closed
Last Sold Price
$549,000
3 beds2,307 sqft

257 Bartram Rd, Riverside, IL 60546

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
1906Year Built
$238/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Curb appeal and charm define this meticulously maintained cedar shake 3 bedroom, 1.2 bath home located on a half acre double lot on a beautiful street in historic Riverside. Enter through the quaint porthole door to the inviting foyer with open staircase and a stunning arched divided lite window at the landing. The spacious living room hosts a gas fireplace with stone surround, and a wall of windows for an abundance of natural light. Surrounded by more windows, enjoy the views of the lush side yard...Curb appeal and charm define this meticulously maintained cedar shake 3 bedroom, 1.2 bath home located on a half acre double lot on a beautiful street in historic Riverside. Enter through the quaint porthole door to the inviting foyer with open staircase and a stunning arched divided lite window at the landing. The spacious living room hosts a gas fireplace with stone surround, and a wall of windows for an abundance of natural light. Surrounded by more windows, enjoy the views of the lush side yard from the adjoining office/sunroom. Entertaining is a must in the elegant dining room with coffered ceiling and built-in sideboard, complete with stained glass doors. The updated kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, Miele induction cooktop, Dacor built-in oven & microwave, plus granite counter tops is a cook's delight! The handy mudroom is the perfect place to hang your coats and dry your shoes. The expansive heated enclosed porch is a wonderful gathering place for relaxing, dining, or watching television. Walk out to the large deck that overlooks the spectacular landscaped double lot, with plenty of room for future building expansion. The second floor offers three bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, and a full bath. Additional living space is found in the basement with carpeted rec room, sewing/craft room, laundry room, workshop and a second half bath. Additional features of this special home include: crown moldings, hardwood floors, radiant heated floors, all house fan, French doors, built-in cabinetry, paver patio, 2 car garage and much more!

    Sold By Redfin Corporation

    • Listed by: Lauren Cody 708.514.3367 lauren.cody@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner
    Listing closed: 11/10/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10893289
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $537,000

    Avg days on market

    13

    Sale-to-list ratio

    101.8%

    Riverside, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    1

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    Square Feet
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    a front view of a house with a yard
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    Property Information for 257 Bartram Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $15,917 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Riverside
    • Township: Riverside
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1906
    • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 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)
    • 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 Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: Yes

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Coffered Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room, Workshop, Heated Sun Room, Mud Room, Other Room, Foyer, Deck, Storage
    • Num of Baths: 1.2
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Oven/Built-In
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 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: Mature Trees, Garden, Sidewalks
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 208
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Shakes
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 2307
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2020-10-03T14:52:45
    • Photos Count: 48
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 10-06-2020

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X16
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X17
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Granite Counters,SolidSurfaceCounter,Updated Kitchen
    • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X11
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Other
    • Laundry Dimensions: 11X16
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Shades
    • Living Room Dimensions: 17X20
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Parquet
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Other
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Carpet
    Additional Room #5 Information
    • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    Additional Room #7 Information
    • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
    Deck Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Deck
    • Dimensions: 12X29
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 7X8
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 6X20
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 11X26
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    • Dimensions: 7X16
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 11X11
    Work Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Work Room
    • Dimensions: 7X16
    Heated Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 13X29
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 10X10

    Property History for 257 Bartram Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 10, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10893289

    $549,000
    —
    Oct 8, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10893289

    —
    —
    Oct 6, 2020

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10893289

    $549,000
    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/10/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10893289

    $549,000
    10/08/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10893289

    —
    10/06/2020

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10893289

    $549,000

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

    Public Records for 257 Bartram Road

    Taxable Value

    Land

    $11,129

    Additions

    $33,488
    Total$44,617

    Tax Record

    2023

    $14,270 ($1,189 / month)

    Home Facts

    Beds

    3

    Baths

    2.5

    Total Finished SqFt

    2,057 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    2,057 SqFt

    Stories

    1

    Lot Size

    11,129 SqFt

    Style

    Single Family Residence

    Year Built

    1906

    Year Renovated

    1906

    County

    COOK

    APN

    15-25-308-027-0000

    Schools near 257 Bartram 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
    A F Ames 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

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    This home: 257 Bartram Road, Riverside, IL 60546
    $549,000
    3
    2,307
    21,780
    $465,000
    4
    2,202
    10,598
    $328,000
    3
    –
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    –
    4
    2
    1,965
    10,500
    $480,000
    3
    2,097
    11,286
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    3
    1,421
    10,972

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