Beautifully updated all-brick ranch with a full, partially finished basement in the highly desirable Riverside neighborhood. This exceptional property backs to the scenic Middle Fork of the Chicago River, offering a private, beautifully landscaped backyard with a raised elevation and no flood insurance required. Located in the award-winning New Trier School District. This home is located within walking distance to Clarkson Park and just 20 miles from downtown Chicago. Extensively renovated in 2019. Featuring a new roof with added attic insulation, refinished hardwood floors throughout, a stunning kitchen with quartz countertops, a center island, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious family room addition was fully renovated and offers a dramatic 30-foot beamed ceiling, gas-start fireplace, abundant natural light, and sliding glass doors leading to the backyard patio-perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Additional updates include new bathroom vanities and a new sump pump with battery backup.Outstanding location, and a rare riverfront setting. Low property taxes! Please do not solicit and do not disturb occupants. Thank you very much.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$467Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mariusz Karlinski• Hometown Real Estate Group
North Shore, located between Evanston and Lake Forest, is a residential and lakeside Chicago neighborhood with leafy ravines and a shoreline park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stations and village centers along Green Bay Road, where independent cafes, bookstores, and small galleries line walkable blocks. Writers Theatre and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts anchor the cultural calendar, while the Chicago Botanic Garden sets a seasonal rhythm just beyond the lakefront. Streets of brick Colonials, Tudors, and mid-century homes sit behind mature trees and stone walls. Lake Michigan beaches and the Green Bay Trail shape daily routines with long, linear outdoor corridors. Commuter rail and lakefront drives connect the area to downtown without changing its quiet, curated pace.
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Offer insights
255 Riverside Dr · $825,000
$832K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $832K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
40 days
The average home goes pending in 51 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
First-floor bedroom
First-floor full bathroom
Separate dining room
Partially finished full basement
Window screens
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms total
Master bedroom on main level
Bedroom 2 on main level
Bedroom 3 on main level
Office in the basement (15 x 9)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Features include separate shower and soaking tub
Kitchen
Island
Pantry / pantry-closet
Custom cabinetry
Granite counters
Updated kitchen
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry (basement, 8 x 10)
Washer
Dryer
Sump pump
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout main living areas
Linoleum in basement office
Other flooring in basement laundry
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Fireplace
One fireplace in the family room (wood burning with gas starter)
Exterior features
Patio
Stream on the property
Curb, sidewalk and street lighting in neighborhood
Street is paved
Home design
Detached single-family ranch
One-story home
Ranch house model
Fee simple ownership
Rehab completed in 2019
Parking
Attached garage (garage owned) with garage door opener
Asphalt driveway
Total parking for 1 vehicle
Construction
Brick construction
Asphalt roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built 61-70 years ago
Property built before 1978
Utilities
Lake Michigan water source
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community features include water rights
Other
Commuter bus and school bus service available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
ENJOY ONE STORY LIVING IN THIS DESIRABLE AREA IN NEW TRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT. HARDWOOD FLOORS IN LIVING ROOM AND BEDROOMS. A HUGE 30 FOOT, BEAMED CEILING FAMILY ROOM WITH GAS START FIREPLACE WAS ADDED TO THE HOME, PROVIDING GREAT SPACE FOR FAMILY ENJOYMENT. ALL WATER PIPES WERE CHANGED TO COPPER , WINDOWS WERE REPLACED -10 YRS, ROOF ON MAIN HOUSE 13 YRS, FAMILY ROOM ROOF 6 YRS, FURNACE 11 YRS. BOTH BATHS WERE REDONE IN NEUTRAL COLORS. YARD ELEVATION WAS RAISED. UPDATE THE INTERIOR AND HAVE A SHOWPLACE TO CALL YOUR OWN.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09757214
Nov 24, 2017
Listing Removed
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Oct 17, 2017
Price Changed
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Sep 21, 2017
Listed (New)
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,645 (+5.7%)
$24,000 + $24,000
$48,000
2022
$9,125 (+12.9%)
$24,000 + $24,000
$48,000
2021
$8,085 (+1.6%)
$22,426 + $14,244
$36,670
2020
$7,957 (−6.9%)
$22,426 + $14,244
$36,670
2019
$8,549 (−30.0%)
$22,426 + $17,871
$40,297
2018
$12,220 (+3.2%)
$19,680 + $35,088
$54,768
2017
$11,837 (+233.2%)
$19,680 + $35,088
$54,768
2016
$3,552 (−13.5%)
$19,680 + $35,088
$54,768
2015
$4,108 (+4.2%)
$16,018 + $28,048
$44,066
2014
$3,944 (+2.0%)
$16,018 + $28,048
$44,066
2013
$3,868 (+13.5%)
$16,018 + $28,048
$44,066
2012
$3,407 (+6.6%)
$17,849 + $26,720
$44,569
2011
$3,197 (+12.9%)
$17,849 + $26,720
$44,569
2010
$2,830 (+16.2%)
$17,849 + $26,720
$44,569
2009
$2,435 (−0.6%)
$10,984 + $50,264
$61,248
2008
$2,450 (−3.5%)
$17,574 + $48,285
$65,859
2007
$2,538
$17,574 + $48,285
$65,859
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,767
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,767
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
04244140110000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 18-26% 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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Northfield, IL • 60093
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 255 Riverside Dr
$821,558
$3,442 under list price of $825K
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