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About this home
A rare opportunity to own a home on historic Riverside Drive! Welcome to this stately 5-bedroom + office, 3-bath brick bungalow, offering a perfect harmony of timeless vintage character, sprawling living space, and extensive modern upgrades. Situated on an oversized 48' x 125' lot, this classic Berwyn home showcases pristine original woodwork and hardwood flooring with thoughtful updates. The light-filled main level features spacious living and dining rooms designed for effortless entertaining, three comfortable bedrooms, and a beautifully updated kitchen complete with rich wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, island, refinished hardwood flooring, new appliances and fixtures, and a separate breakfast room. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms, one office space, skylights, and flexible space provide plenty of room for guests, work-from-home needs, or everyday living. Big-ticket peace of mind is already built in: recent improvements feature major mechanical upgrades, including a brand-new warranted furnace, boiler and central A/C, alongside updated electrical, plumbing, modern lighting, new light fixtures and fans, flooring, and bathroom updates throughout. The spacious full basement adds substantial versatility with new drywall, newly exposed windows for extra sunshine, a refreshed ceiling, full bathroom, and a newly updated laundry area with new washer, dryer, and utility sink. A dedicated tool room plus three additional storage areas provide abundant storage, while the rest of the basement offers plenty of flexible space to customize to your needs. Step outside to your private outdoor oasis featuring an expansive fully fenced yard enhanced by new native pollinator landscaping, dedicated garden space, a wide driveway freshly upgraded with brick pavers, and a detached 2-car, brick garage. Unbeatably located near parks, top schools, the historic and transit-oriented downtown Berwyn Depot District, local dining, and shopping - including historic North Riverside Park Mall, with quick access to CTA bus and train lines, Metra, Pace bus lines, and both I-55 and I-290 for a seamless commute to Chicago. With 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, an oversized lot, abundant parking, and extensive top-to-bottom upgrades, this exceptional home is truly move-in ready!
South Berwyn, located between Ogden Avenue and Harlem Avenue, is a residential and commercial Berwyn neighborhood with a bungalow-lined streetscape and a rail-and-arterial edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Cermak Road near Oak Park Avenue, where taquerias, bakeries, corner groceries, and late-night eateries keep the sidewalks active. Brick Chicago-style bungalows and two-flats set a steady architectural rhythm, punctuated by small courtyard buildings. Fitzgerald’s anchors the local calendar with live music in a storied setting. La Parra Restaurant and Taqueria and Autre Monde Café & Spirits add destination dining with a distinctly Berwyn feel. Parks and schoolyards stitch in green breaks between the main corridors.
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Offer insights
6858 Riverside Dr · $535,000
$554K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $554K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
8 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms: 3 on the main level and 2 on the second level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms, including a full bathroom in the basement
Kitchen
Range, microwave, dishwasher
Separate dining room
Breakfast room
Laundry & utility
Basement laundry
Heating & cooling
Natural gas, forced-air and steam heating
Central air conditioning and window units
Home design
Detached home
1.5 stories
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces
Driveway parking
4 total parking spaces
Construction
Brick construction
100+ years old
Rehabilitated in 2026
Utilities
Public water from Lake Michigan
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Stately brick bungalow on prestigious Riverside drive in prime Berwyn location close to High school, grade school, all major transportation thoroughfares including I55 and I290 . This is definitely one of kind built like a castle perched above the street with a wide lot and driveway. Lots of original charm and character in this beauty with original woodwork, solid hardwood flooring through out main floor. Spacious Bedrooms have great closet space, formal dining room, and there is a breakfast room next to kitchen. The second floor offers great space aside from the 2 spacious bedrooms including skylights making airy and bright. The basement is quite a canvas as its drywalled and ready to be finished complete with a laundry room and a full bathroom . The outdoor space is one to be desired with plenty of space for relaxing or family fun. You also have a solidly built 2 car garage. Many new updates recently done including roof , half of electrical, and lots of plumbing.If you are ready for a one of a kind gem then this is the home for you!
Public Records
Nov 20, 2013
Sold
$98,000
$35/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08110312
Jul 10, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jul 9, 2012
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jun 16, 2004
Sold
$315,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 1990
Sold
$145,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,649 (+18.0%)
$7,197 + $23,109
$30,306
2022
$8,178 (+2.6%)
$6,315 + $15,103
$21,418
2021
$7,974 (+4.5%)
$6,315 + $15,103
$21,418
2020
$7,631 (−2.9%)
$6,315 + $15,103
$21,418
2019
$7,862 (+6.3%)
$5,728 + $15,145
$20,873
2018
$7,398 (−2.6%)
$5,728 + $15,145
$20,873
2017
$7,597 (+27.2%)
$5,728 + $15,145
$20,873
2016
$5,972 (+3.0%)
$4,700 + $11,567
$16,267
2015
$5,800 (−13.0%)
$4,700 + $11,567
$16,267
2014
$6,669 (+5.0%)
$4,700 + $11,567
$16,267
2013
$6,349 (+4.5%)
$4,700 + $15,347
$20,047
2012
$6,075 (+3.7%)
$4,700 + $15,347
$20,047
2011
$5,856 (−23.1%)
$4,700 + $15,347
$20,047
2010
$7,612 (+48.5%)
$4,700 + $22,117
$26,817
2009
$5,125 (+219.9%)
$4,700 + $22,117
$26,817
2008
$1,602 (−11.2%)
$7,520 + $24,030
$31,550
2007
$1,804
$7,049 + $19,904
$26,953
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,875 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,708
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,708
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
16301110040000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
R-2
Bungalow District
The R-2 Bungalow District is established to accommodate residential development and improvements in a manner congruent with the character of existing bungalow housing stock in the City. Single-family dwellings and limited civic and institutional uses are allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Berwyn, IL • 60402
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51
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37
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Berwyn. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 6858 Riverside Dr
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $338,000 and $699,900.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $338K to $700K.