Spectacular opportunity to own a lovely home with river views & access so close to the heart of downtown Naperville! Just blocks from restaurants, shops, and activities that make downtown sought after. This home blends comfort & charm with thoughtfully completed updates. Inside, you'll find a beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gorgeous view of the river, refreshed bathrooms, updated doors & windows along with newer flooring. The interior has been freshly painted throughout and outside trim painted (2026). This home features 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, living space, large dining room attached to the kitchen plus a generous family room on the lower level, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Step outside to the backyard and enjoy a gorgeous view of the river with easy access right from the backyard - a tranquil retreat in an unbeatable downtown location. This is a rare chance to enjoy riverfront-style living with all the convenience of downtown Naperville.
Amazing views from this updated home backing & siding to the river. Steps away from the river walk & only a couple blocks from downtown. The beautiful kitchen features white cabinetry, quartz counter tops, large center island with open shelving, glass tile back splash, grey ceramic flooring, spectacular views & opens to a large dining room. The living room has hardwood flooring & a bay window. The walk-out lower level has a spacious family room and a full bath. Move upstairs and the master bedroom features his & her closets, a private bath & river views out of every window. There are also 2 other bedrooms & a remodeled hall bath. Hardwood in all bedrooms. Enjoy sitting in your backyard with serene views of the river while entertaining on the patio. All the conveniences of shopping & restaurants within steps, yet a peaceful feeling of being on vacation. You can live in this home or build your dream home on this one of a kind lot. WOW!!
Public Records
Jun 14, 2013
Sold
$315,000
$136/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08015676
May 2, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$315,000
$136/sq ft
Mar 25, 2013
Contingent
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Mar 5, 2013
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Jan 18, 2013
Relisted (Contingent)
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Dec 5, 2012
Listing Removed
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Nov 14, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
$359,900
$156/sq ft
Mar 12, 2012
Listed (New)
$399,999
$173/sq ft
BUYER FINANCING FELL THRU!!Updated RIVERFRONT split-level!1st flr boasts large living room,HUGE kitchen w/island,stainless steel appliances,& ceramic tile backsplack,& uncommonly large dining rm w/water views!Master bedrm suite w/his & her closets.Fully updated shared bath!40x14 Walkout lower level w/Family rm, full bath,& laundry.Beautiful yard,large patio!Steps away from EVERYTHING!Home is in really good condition!
Public Records
Sep 21, 1993
Sold
$149,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$11,088 (+5.7%)
$57,893 + $130,910
$188,803
2023
$10,489 (+5.5%)
$52,020 + $117,630
$169,650
2022
$9,938 (+3.7%)
$49,000 + $110,810
$159,810
2021
$9,588 (+0.3%)
$47,250 + $106,860
$154,110
2020
$9,557 (+3.7%)
$47,250 + $106,860
$154,110
2019
$9,215 (+7.2%)
$44,940 + $101,640
$146,580
2018
$8,593 (+2.1%)
$42,090 + $95,190
$137,280
2017
$8,415 (+2.5%)
$40,660 + $91,960
$132,620
2016
$8,210 (−0.1%)
$39,020 + $88,250
$127,270
2015
$8,218 (+13.5%)
$37,050 + $83,790
$120,840
2013
$7,239 (+3.7%)
$33,870 + $76,600
$110,470
2012
$6,982 (+0.9%)
$34,570 + $78,190
$112,760
2011
$6,921
$36,950 + $83,560
$120,510
2010
$6,918 (+2.1%)
$39,140 + $88,520
$127,660
2009
$6,773 (+3.2%)
$40,770 + $92,210
$132,980
2008
$6,564 (+4.5%)
$40,050 + $90,580
$130,630
2007
$6,281
$37,850 + $85,610
$123,460
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
9 ft.
Lot depth
13 ft.
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,313
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,313
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0724207001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R1A
Low Density Single-Family Residence District
The R1A district is intended to provide single-family areas of a low density character with lots containing a minimum of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Golf related
Park & open space
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Naperville, IL • 60540
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
5.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 21 E Hillside Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $435,000 and $875,000.
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