Idyllic location overlooking Scottswood Common, this Victorian was completely restored by previous owners who preserved many original details. Modern feel with an open floor plan, high ceilings, wide kitchen with SS appliances and island/breakfast bar, mudroom off of rear deck, formal dining room with fireplace and a huge, sun-filled family room. Dual zoned HVAC. Working with experienced short sale attorney. **Taxes do not reflect homeowner exemption!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07155790
Jul 31, 2009
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$760,000
$336/sq ft
Mar 23, 2009
Contingent
—
Mar 9, 2009
Listed
$799,000
$353/sq ft
RARE HISTORIC VICTORIAN OVERLOOKING SCOTTSWOOD COMMON. COMPLETELY RESTORED IN KEEPING WITH TODAY'S LIVING, YET CAREFULLY MAINTAINING THE ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING. OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH HIGH CEILINGS, BULLYSEYE MOLDING, HW FLS, STATE OF THE ART NEW KIT OPENING TO FAMILY ROOM, NEWER WDWS, NEWER BATHS, MASTER SUITE, FIN 3RD FL, FIN LL, NEWER MECHANICALS, SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE PARK!!
Public Records
May 8, 2003
Sold
$575,000
$254/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$17,769 (+10.7%)
$13,860 + $41,684
$55,544
2022
$16,045 (+4.1%)
$11,970 + $29,919
$41,889
2021
$15,417 (+3.4%)
$11,970 + $29,919
$41,889
2020
$14,912 (−17.6%)
$11,970 + $29,919
$41,889
2019
$18,095 (+3.0%)
$11,025 + $40,387
$51,412
2018
$17,564 (+3.4%)
$11,025 + $40,387
$51,412
2017
$16,994 (+6.6%)
$11,025 + $40,387
$51,412
2016
$15,938 (+2.3%)
$9,450 + $35,807
$45,257
2015
$15,573 (+1.7%)
$9,450 + $35,807
$45,257
2014
$15,306 (−15.9%)
$9,450 + $35,807
$45,257
2013
$18,190 (+1.6%)
$9,450 + $48,857
$58,307
2012
$17,908 (+5.0%)
$9,450 + $48,857
$58,307
2011
$17,061 (+17.0%)
$9,450 + $48,857
$58,307
2010
$14,581 (−7.7%)
$9,450 + $44,264
$53,714
2009
$15,794 (+2.3%)
$9,450 + $49,160
$58,610
2008
$15,440 (+29.4%)
$15,120 + $51,483
$66,603
2007
$11,931
$10,584 + $46,916
$57,500
Tax history for 136 Scottswood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$17,769 (+10.7%)
$13,860 + $41,684
$55,544
2022
$16,045 (+4.1%)
$11,970 + $29,919
$41,889
2021
$15,417 (+3.4%)
$11,970 + $29,919
$41,889
2020
$14,912 (−17.6%)
$11,970 + $29,919
$41,889
2019
$18,095 (+3.0%)
$11,025 + $40,387
$51,412
2018
$17,564 (+3.4%)
$11,025 + $40,387
$51,412
2017
$16,994 (+6.6%)
$11,025 + $40,387
$51,412
2016
$15,938 (+2.3%)
$9,450 + $35,807
$45,257
2015
$15,573 (+1.7%)
$9,450 + $35,807
$45,257
2014
$15,306 (−15.9%)
$9,450 + $35,807
$45,257
2013
$18,190 (+1.6%)
$9,450 + $48,857
$58,307
2012
$17,908 (+5.0%)
$9,450 + $48,857
$58,307
2011
$17,061 (+17.0%)
$9,450 + $48,857
$58,307
2010
$14,581 (−7.7%)
$9,450 + $44,264
$53,714
2009
$15,794 (+2.3%)
$9,450 + $49,160
$58,610
2008
$15,440 (+29.4%)
$15,120 + $51,483
$66,603
2007
$11,931
$10,584 + $46,916
$57,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,263
Year built
1888
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15354140250000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
R1-AA
Single-Family Residence District - Area District AA
The purpose and intent of the R1-AA single-family residence district is to preserve the lowest density single-family residential areas in the village with lots that are at least 10,500 sq ft in area. The R1-AA district also provides for limited institutional uses and those uses compatible with surrounding single-family residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt,Side Drive
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Frame
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Shake
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 3 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2015
General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
Parcel Number: 15354140250000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 6960
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,416.85
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 96
Elementary School: Central Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 96
Middle Or Junior School: L J Hauser Junior High School
High School District: 208
High School: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
Location Information
Township: Riverside
Corporate Limits: Riverside
Directions: Ashland to River St south to James St right to Riverside Dr
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,263
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1888
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 15354140250000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: Livian Chicagoland
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
L J Hauser Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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Historical weather
Riverside, IL • 60546
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$970,000 – $1.17M
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