Situated on a wide landscaped lot, move right into this stunning rehabbed Prairie Style home offering the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern amenities! The open floor plan hosts a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counter tops & breakfast bar, large dining room, living room, and bedroom/office plus full bath. The upstairs has three more spacious bedrooms and additional full bath with jetted spa tub. Character abounds with the beautiful carved oak staircase, high ceilings, paneled doors and hardwood floors. The expansive front porch overlooks forest preserve green space, and this property is located on a pretty tree lined street in walking distance to the Metra and Riverside's historic downtown. Other features replaced in 2012: central air, furnace, hot water heater, electrical box, concrete driveway, over sized 2 car garage, and roof among others. Priced to sell, this lovely home will appeal to the most discerning buyer.
South facing home across the street from the Des Plaines river. Front door opens to the formal dining room on the right followed by the living room.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 238 Lionel Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09381169
Feb 2, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$405,000
$193/sq ft
Dec 16, 2016
Contingent
—
Nov 3, 2016
Listed (New)
$425,000
$202/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09350733
Oct 30, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 23, 2016
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09315620
Sep 23, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 15, 2016
Price Changed
*
Aug 14, 2016
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07694658
Feb 7, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Feb 4, 2011
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$160,750
$77/sq ft
Jan 5, 2011
Contingent
—
Dec 16, 2010
Listed (New)
$145,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
May 11, 2006
Sold
$390,000
$186/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,975 (+5.8%)
$7,381 + $39,619
$47,000
2022
$13,206 (+3.8%)
$6,458 + $31,441
$37,899
2021
$12,723 (+2.7%)
$6,458 + $31,441
$37,899
2020
$12,387 (+10.1%)
$6,458 + $31,441
$37,899
2019
$11,250 (−13.1%)
$5,904 + $29,488
$35,392
2018
$12,941 (+13.5%)
$5,904 + $31,978
$37,882
2017
$11,406 (+11.2%)
$5,904 + $31,978
$37,882
2016
$10,259 (+2.8%)
$5,166 + $26,463
$31,629
2015
$9,980 (+1.5%)
$5,166 + $26,463
$31,629
2014
$9,828 (+3.2%)
$5,166 + $26,463
$31,629
2013
$9,521 (−12.2%)
$5,166 + $27,985
$33,151
2012
$10,844 (+3.6%)
$5,166 + $32,637
$37,803
2011
$10,470 (−4.0%)
$5,166 + $32,637
$37,803
2010
$10,906 (+0.6%)
$5,166 + $36,829
$41,995
2009
$10,837 (+2.9%)
$5,166 + $36,829
$41,995
2008
$10,527 (+5.4%)
$8,266 + $39,455
$47,721
2007
$9,987
$7,971 + $34,274
$42,245
Tax history for 238 Lionel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,975 (+5.8%)
$7,381 + $39,619
$47,000
2022
$13,206 (+3.8%)
$6,458 + $31,441
$37,899
2021
$12,723 (+2.7%)
$6,458 + $31,441
$37,899
2020
$12,387 (+10.1%)
$6,458 + $31,441
$37,899
2019
$11,250 (−13.1%)
$5,904 + $29,488
$35,392
2018
$12,941 (+13.5%)
$5,904 + $31,978
$37,882
2017
$11,406 (+11.2%)
$5,904 + $31,978
$37,882
2016
$10,259 (+2.8%)
$5,166 + $26,463
$31,629
2015
$9,980 (+1.5%)
$5,166 + $26,463
$31,629
2014
$9,828 (+3.2%)
$5,166 + $26,463
$31,629
2013
$9,521 (−12.2%)
$5,166 + $27,985
$33,151
2012
$10,844 (+3.6%)
$5,166 + $32,637
$37,803
2011
$10,470 (−4.0%)
$5,166 + $32,637
$37,803
2010
$10,906 (+0.6%)
$5,166 + $36,829
$41,995
2009
$10,837 (+2.9%)
$5,166 + $36,829
$41,995
2008
$10,527 (+5.4%)
$8,266 + $39,455
$47,721
2007
$9,987
$7,971 + $34,274
$42,245
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,381 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,081
Year built
1898
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15364080440000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
R1-A
Single-Family Residence District - Area District A
The purpose and intent of the R1-A single-family residence district is to preserve single-family residential areas in the village with lots that are at least 7,000 sq ft in area. The R1-A 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
Driveway: Concrete
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 22 x 12
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2012
Parcel Number: 15364080440000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 61 X 164 X 140
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,829
Tax Year: 2014
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
School Information
Elementary School District: 96
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: LONGCOMMON TO RIVERSIDE ROAD EAST TO LIONEL
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,081
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,381 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 15364080440000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
L J Hauser Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
$629,000 – $762,000
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