Opportunity for a needle in the haystack in Riverside! AMAZING LOCATION! One level, 2 car attached Mid Century Ranch, with tons of living outdoor space, situated on approximately a half acre lot in the heart of one of Riverside's prime locations, across from Olmsted's Longcommon Park. 3 bedroom + Den, 4 bath, with 2 ensuite bedrooms. Unique layout with large master or convert to a great family room, off the back of the home. Home is in great condition yet ready for your individual updates that can be done slowly. Peaceful outside views from all areas of the home through many floor to ceiling and oversized windows. Spacious finished basement that almost doubles the living space and additional rooms/spaces throughout the home. Two large decks overlook the park like backyard and create an amazing space for entertaining and playing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$328Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Wendy Jisa Dockter• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Kitchen separate from family room....laundry downstairs...large private yard...wet bar downstairs...could probably use some new flooring and paint.
15 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Daniel Salvatori
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 242 N Delaplaine Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11619075
Dec 30, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$608,000
$223/sq ft
Dec 20, 2022
Pending
—
Oct 31, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Oct 9, 2022
Price Changed
$650,000
$239/sq ft
Sep 1, 2022
Listed (Active)
$720,000
$265/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11417980
Sep 1, 2022
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08284650
Apr 25, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$411,500
$151/sq ft
Mar 19, 2013
Contingent
—
Mar 5, 2013
Listed (New)
$379,900
$140/sq ft
+11
Spacious brick ranch, recently painted, refinished hardwood floors, New flooring in the basement. Each bedroom has its own bath. Beautiful location across from the park. Huge yard. 2 car attached garage. New appliances in kitchen. Buyer responsible for all inspections, including city inspection. Taxes at 100%,no disclosures or inspections. No survey. AS IS. No offers1-7days8-13owner occupant 13+ all offers.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07702713
Jun 13, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Oct 3, 2011
Contingent
—
Jun 5, 2011
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07569620
Jan 2, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Oct 31, 2005
Sold
$775,000
$285/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1987
Sold
$220,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$20,373 (−4.4%)
$20,966 + $39,834
$60,800
2022
$21,313 (+4.1%)
$18,107 + $37,536
$55,643
2021
$20,479 (+3.4%)
$18,107 + $37,536
$55,643
2020
$19,809 (+7.9%)
$18,107 + $37,536
$55,643
2019
$18,353 (−2.8%)
$16,677 + $35,467
$52,144
2018
$18,873 (−0.7%)
$16,677 + $38,568
$55,245
2017
$19,009 (+27.4%)
$16,677 + $40,830
$57,507
2016
$14,917 (−20.4%)
$14,295 + $28,064
$42,359
2015
$18,730 (+1.7%)
$14,295 + $40,137
$54,432
2014
$18,409 (+24.6%)
$14,295 + $40,137
$54,432
2013
$14,778 (+1.3%)
$14,295 + $35,705
$50,000
2012
$14,590 (+3.9%)
$14,295 + $35,705
$50,000
2011
$14,039 (−17.8%)
$14,295 + $35,705
$50,000
2010
$17,069 (+3.5%)
$14,295 + $54,645
$68,940
2009
$16,499 (+5.8%)
$14,295 + $54,645
$68,940
2008
$15,593 (−0.6%)
$22,872 + $55,470
$78,342
2007
$15,684
$12,960 + $60,412
$73,372
Tax history for 242 N Delaplaine Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$20,373 (−4.4%)
$20,966 + $39,834
$60,800
2022
$21,313 (+4.1%)
$18,107 + $37,536
$55,643
2021
$20,479 (+3.4%)
$18,107 + $37,536
$55,643
2020
$19,809 (+7.9%)
$18,107 + $37,536
$55,643
2019
$18,353 (−2.8%)
$16,677 + $35,467
$52,144
2018
$18,873 (−0.7%)
$16,677 + $38,568
$55,245
2017
$19,009 (+27.4%)
$16,677 + $40,830
$57,507
2016
$14,917 (−20.4%)
$14,295 + $28,064
$42,359
2015
$18,730 (+1.7%)
$14,295 + $40,137
$54,432
2014
$18,409 (+24.6%)
$14,295 + $40,137
$54,432
2013
$14,778 (+1.3%)
$14,295 + $35,705
$50,000
2012
$14,590 (+3.9%)
$14,295 + $35,705
$50,000
2011
$14,039 (−17.8%)
$14,295 + $35,705
$50,000
2010
$17,069 (+3.5%)
$14,295 + $54,645
$68,940
2009
$16,499 (+5.8%)
$14,295 + $54,645
$68,940
2008
$15,593 (−0.6%)
$22,872 + $55,470
$78,342
2007
$15,684
$12,960 + $60,412
$73,372
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,812
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15361000230000
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
Nov 13, 2025 • Final
Res mechanical
Replace the furnace in a residential building.
HVAC
Aug 29, 2024 • Final
Residential
Install gutter guards and aluminum fascia on the back gable of a residential building.
Roofing
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