257 Northwood Rd is a 2,652 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Riverside data, we estimate the home's value is $815,098.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$307Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$815,098
$15K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 17.3% lower than the average sale price ($986K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$18,288 (+9.8%)
$11,925 + $48,558
$60,483
2022
$16,662 (+3.9%)
$10,434 + $36,486
$46,920
2021
$16,043 (−2.1%)
$10,434 + $36,486
$46,920
2020
$16,384 (+7.7%)
$10,434 + $38,693
$49,127
2019
$15,218 (+3.0%)
$9,540 + $37,128
$46,668
2018
$14,769 (+3.2%)
$9,540 + $37,128
$46,668
2017
$14,310 (+2.4%)
$9,540 + $37,128
$46,668
2016
$13,973 (+2.7%)
$8,347 + $33,828
$42,175
2015
$13,609 (+1.6%)
$8,347 + $33,828
$42,175
2014
$13,395 (+3.8%)
$8,347 + $33,828
$42,175
2013
$12,903 (+1.2%)
$8,347 + $35,643
$43,990
2012
$12,744 (−2.8%)
$8,347 + $35,643
$43,990
2011
$13,111 (+9.4%)
$8,347 + $38,481
$46,828
2010
$11,981 (+8.4%)
$8,347 + $40,390
$48,737
2009
$11,054 (+5.0%)
$8,347 + $40,390
$48,737
2008
$10,531 (−1.2%)
$13,356 + $43,148
$56,504
2007
$10,656
$7,632 + $44,473
$52,105
Tax history for 257 Northwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$18,288 (+9.8%)
$11,925 + $48,558
$60,483
2022
$16,662 (+3.9%)
$10,434 + $36,486
$46,920
2021
$16,043 (−2.1%)
$10,434 + $36,486
$46,920
2020
$16,384 (+7.7%)
$10,434 + $38,693
$49,127
2019
$15,218 (+3.0%)
$9,540 + $37,128
$46,668
2018
$14,769 (+3.2%)
$9,540 + $37,128
$46,668
2017
$14,310 (+2.4%)
$9,540 + $37,128
$46,668
2016
$13,973 (+2.7%)
$8,347 + $33,828
$42,175
2015
$13,609 (+1.6%)
$8,347 + $33,828
$42,175
2014
$13,395 (+3.8%)
$8,347 + $33,828
$42,175
2013
$12,903 (+1.2%)
$8,347 + $35,643
$43,990
2012
$12,744 (−2.8%)
$8,347 + $35,643
$43,990
2011
$13,111 (+9.4%)
$8,347 + $38,481
$46,828
2010
$11,981 (+8.4%)
$8,347 + $40,390
$48,737
2009
$11,054 (+5.0%)
$8,347 + $40,390
$48,737
2008
$10,531 (−1.2%)
$13,356 + $43,148
$56,504
2007
$10,656
$7,632 + $44,473
$52,105
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Mar 9, 2026 • Final
Res roof
Roofing
Jun 4, 2025 • Final
Residential
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Recreation Room
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 03 DIV RIVERSID
Living Sq. Ft: 2,652
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: SOUTHERLY2 OF LOT 1194 IN BLK 29 IN 3RD DIVISION OF RIVERSIDE S4 OF S EC25 T39N R12E 3P
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,925
Legal Lot Number: 1194
Legal Block Number: 29
Acres: 0.2738
County Use Description: RESID 2 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,652
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 15253070170000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
A F Ames Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
L J Hauser Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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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, 15 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$775,000 – $938,000
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