Welcome to this charming, all-brick home nestled on a spacious corner lot, offering an expansive front yard with mature trees. The inviting living room features a cozy fireplace and seamlessly flows into the dining area. Cove moldings and hardwood floors are found throughout the home, adding to its character. A separate family room-offering flexibility to reconfigure the space for a formal dining room, depending on your needs. Kitchen features quartz countertops, a central island, ample storage. Convenience is key with a mudroom breezeway space connecting to the two-car garage. The first floor also features a bedroom and full bath, offering flexible living options. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a beautifully redone second full bath featuring subway tile and a dual vanity. For even more potential, a walk-in attic space presents the opportunity to expand to another bedroom or transform the area into an office or hobby room. The fully finished basement offers an expansive space with plenty of room to play, lounge, and work. It features a dedicated office, which could also double as a guest room, giving you even more flexibility. Ample room for storage and a separate laundry area, making it a highly functional and versatile space. Step outside to enjoy the stunning, newly redone back patio, complete with professional landscaping, creating the perfect spot to entertain or relax in the warm weather. Don't miss your chance to own this perfect blend of charm, space, and location. Riverside is located just 11 miles from Chicago, this beautiful residence is ideally situated in close proximity to all the wonderful amenities that Riverside has to offer, including highly ranked schools, ample parks, and a quaint town atmosphere.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
10,432 sq ftLot Size
$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Anne Dominick• Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Bought with Ryan Parks• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Just in time for summer. .. .this beautiful 3 bedroom/2 bath English brick home in historic Riverside is perfectly situated on a large corner lot with an inviting front yard and mature trees. The first floor features a formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, and cozy family room. A dream kitchen with custom-painted cabinets, subway tile and breakfast bar. First floor bedroom and full bath complete the first floor. A breezeway connects to the two-car attached garage and leads to the fenced backyard. The second floor features two generous-sized bedrooms and a full bath. Finished basement with recreation room, office/den and laundry/mechaincal room. Charm and character throughout the home with huge picture windows, hardwood floors, cove molding, arched doorways. Conveniently located to downtown Riverside's restaurants and shops, award-winning District 96/208 schools and the Metra. A Must See!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08365923
Aug 20, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$445,000
$188/sq ft
Jun 18, 2013
Contingent
—
Jun 11, 2013
Listed (New)
$450,000
$190/sq ft
+16
It's all been DONE! This lovely brick home sits beautifully on a huge lot. A warm, welcoming home with generous room sizes, a large kitchen with a built-in eating area, new baths, and an expandable 2nd floor. Plus a huge finished basement with additional bedroom/office. The relaxing backyard is fenced, has a paver patio and professional landscaping. New/newer baths, windows, boiler, hot water heater, appliances.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06486067
Oct 31, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 20, 2007
Listed
*
Public Records
Sep 9, 2004
Sold
$445,500
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1984
Sold
$105,000
$44/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 2, 1977
Sold
$71,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,776 (−8.6%)
$10,432 + $26,568
$37,000
2022
$11,784 (+3.8%)
$9,128 + $25,058
$34,186
2021
$11,356 (+2.6%)
$9,128 + $25,058
$34,186
2020
$11,066 (−5.3%)
$9,128 + $25,058
$34,186
2019
$11,688 (+3.0%)
$8,345 + $28,292
$36,637
2018
$11,342 (+3.2%)
$8,345 + $28,292
$36,637
2017
$10,995 (+21.4%)
$8,345 + $28,292
$36,637
2016
$9,054 (−6.7%)
$7,302 + $20,905
$28,207
2015
$9,706 (+1.8%)
$7,302 + $20,905
$28,207
2014
$9,539 (+17.9%)
$7,302 + $20,905
$28,207
2013
$8,093 (+1.1%)
$7,302 + $21,269
$28,571
2012
$8,009 (−4.2%)
$7,302 + $21,269
$28,571
2011
$8,360 (−15.4%)
$7,302 + $21,269
$28,571
2010
$9,876 (+33.4%)
$7,302 + $29,081
$36,383
2009
$7,405 (+10.4%)
$7,302 + $29,081
$36,383
2008
$6,705 (−3.7%)
$11,683 + $29,662
$41,345
2007
$6,960
$11,266 + $26,438
$37,704
Tax history for 221 Akenside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,776 (−8.6%)
$10,432 + $26,568
$37,000
2022
$11,784 (+3.8%)
$9,128 + $25,058
$34,186
2021
$11,356 (+2.6%)
$9,128 + $25,058
$34,186
2020
$11,066 (−5.3%)
$9,128 + $25,058
$34,186
2019
$11,688 (+3.0%)
$8,345 + $28,292
$36,637
2018
$11,342 (+3.2%)
$8,345 + $28,292
$36,637
2017
$10,995 (+21.4%)
$8,345 + $28,292
$36,637
2016
$9,054 (−6.7%)
$7,302 + $20,905
$28,207
2015
$9,706 (+1.8%)
$7,302 + $20,905
$28,207
2014
$9,539 (+17.9%)
$7,302 + $20,905
$28,207
2013
$8,093 (+1.1%)
$7,302 + $21,269
$28,571
2012
$8,009 (−4.2%)
$7,302 + $21,269
$28,571
2011
$8,360 (−15.4%)
$7,302 + $21,269
$28,571
2010
$9,876 (+33.4%)
$7,302 + $29,081
$36,383
2009
$7,405 (+10.4%)
$7,302 + $29,081
$36,383
2008
$6,705 (−3.7%)
$11,683 + $29,662
$41,345
2007
$6,960
$11,266 + $26,438
$37,704
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,432 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,237
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15361010240000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 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 Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bath Amenities: Double Sink
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 28 x 14
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 26 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Finished, Full
Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath