Timeless brick home with a fully fenced backyard, patio, and great curb appeal! Bright living/dining room combo with refinished hardwood floors throughout the main level, including bedrooms, and fresh paint. Eat-in kitchen with beautifully re-stained oak cabinetry, newer refrigerator and built-in microwave with venting, dishwasher, updated lighting, and new luxury vinyl plank flooring. Main level offers 2 bedrooms and updated full bath. 2nd floor features 3rd bedroom, updated full bath, and adjacent loft-style flex space ideal for home office or sitting area, plus new carpet. Finished basement with large rec room, dry bar, laundry, and bonus room with closet (no egress), plus new carpet tile flooring. Exterior 220V outlet (EV-capable) Truly move-in ready! Prime location just minutes from Brookfield Zoo, Salt Creek Trail, and Brookfield Woods. Located in the highly rated Riverside Brookfield High School district, awarded Exemplary status by the State Board of Education.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$333Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Claudia Parrillo• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Jay Gardner• Keller Williams ONEChicago
Est. $2,408 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2536 S 5th Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12631022
Aug 20, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$425,000
$333/sq ft
Jul 20, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 2, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jun 5, 2026
Relisted (Active)
—
May 9, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
May 6, 2026
Listed (Active)
$425,000
$333/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11298835
Feb 22, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$310,000
$243/sq ft
Feb 14, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jan 14, 2022
Pending (Active Under Contract)
—
Jan 5, 2022
Listed (Active)
$319,000
$250/sq ft
LOTS OF SPACE IN THIS ENGLISH STYLE HOME WITH SIDE DRIVE!!! LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM COMBO,OAK CABINET EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH APPLIANCES, 2 BEDS AND FULL BATH ON 1ST FLOOR. DORMERED 2ND FLOOR WITH 3RD BED,SITTING ROOM AND FULL BATH. FULL FINISHED BASEMENT FAMILY ROOM/REC ROOM WITH DRY BAR(GREAT FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS),LAUNDRY. EVERYTHING NEWER-TEAR OFF ROOF, FURNACE, CA, WINDOWS!!!!! A MUST SEE!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11294241
Jan 5, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
May 22, 1997
Sold
$169,000
$132/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 1981
Sold
$68,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,689 (+58.8%)
$6,250 + $22,680
$28,930
2022
$4,842 (+56.1%)
$5,468 + $17,288
$22,756
2021
$3,102 (+9.2%)
$5,468 + $17,288
$22,756
2020
$2,840 (−0.9%)
$5,468 + $17,288
$22,756
2019
$2,867 (+1.8%)
$5,000 + $17,217
$22,217
2018
$2,817 (+3.5%)
$5,000 + $17,217
$22,217
2017
$2,722 (−24.3%)
$5,000 + $17,217
$22,217
2016
$3,597 (−2.6%)
$4,375 + $14,752
$19,127
2015
$3,692 (−1.1%)
$4,375 + $14,752
$19,127
2014
$3,734 (−13.4%)
$4,375 + $14,752
$19,127
2013
$4,311 (+1.1%)
$4,375 + $16,327
$20,702
2012
$4,265 (+1.4%)
$4,375 + $16,327
$20,702
2011
$4,204 (−3.6%)
$4,375 + $16,327
$20,702
2010
$4,361 (+10.4%)
$4,375 + $21,000
$25,375
2009
$3,951 (+10.4%)
$4,375 + $21,000
$25,375
2008
$3,579 (+1.9%)
$7,000 + $21,836
$28,836
2007
$3,514
$5,249 + $20,052
$25,301
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15261270180000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 2: 3D Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Sitting Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 8 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 6 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 28 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 17 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 11
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Finished, Full
Basement Sq. Ft.: 896
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Other
Below Grade Finished Area: 896
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Brick, Other
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,173
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 896
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,173
Total Sq Ft: 1,277
Upper Sq Ft: 381
General Information: Commuter Bus
Parcel Number: 15261270180000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50x125
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,689
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 94
Elementary School: Komarek Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 94
Middle Or Junior School: Komarek Elementary School
High School District: 208
High School: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
Location Information
Township: Riverside
Corporate Limits: North Riverside
Directions: Cermak to 5th south to 2536
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 15261270180000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Komarek Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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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
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
North Riverside, IL • 60546
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in North Riverside. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$433,000 – $523,000
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