Distinctive home is located walking distance from the train, river, restaurants, and all that downtown Riverside has to offer. Hardwood floors, arched doorways, and architectural details throughout. Imagine entertaining in the formal dining room with beautiful paned windows and oak trim. Inviting living room with gas fireplace and crown molding opens to sunny den with attached guest bath. Kitchen has lots of white cabinets, new dishwasher (2021) and room for a table. Finished basement features family room with recessed lighting, sharp decor, new tile floor (2020) and full bath with whirlpool tub. Hardwood floors in all bedrooms. Two car garage and brick paver patio. New hot water heater 2022, tear off roof, soffit, fascia, copper flashing, gutters and gutter guards 2015, new concrete stairs 2015. Acclaimed Riverside schools, beautiful walking paths, and coveted historic location. You're home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
$394Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sue Pearce• J.W. Reedy Realty
Listed by Samuel Chrusciel• J.W. Reedy Realty
Bought with Brandice Hampton• Dream Town Real Estate
Vintage stucco Cottage on serene tree lined street boast tons of charm & character. Hardwood floors, arched entries, oversized moldings & natural woodwork. Sun filled enclosed front porch. Formal living room with wood-burning brick fireplace w/ oak display mantel. Spacious dining room w/ several paned glass windows. 1st floor den & eat-in kitchen. Lower level family room & additional full bath. Two car detached garage.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07186843
May 14, 2009
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Oct 19, 1999
Sold
$278,000
$193/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 20, 1995
Sold
$240,000
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 1992
Sold
$200,000
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 3, 1985
Sold
$120,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1985
Sold
$120,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 20, 1978
Sold
$87,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,792 (+3.9%)
$7,299 + $26,677
$33,976
2022
$10,388 (+3.7%)
$6,386 + $24,154
$30,540
2021
$10,014 (−11.2%)
$6,386 + $24,154
$30,540
2020
$11,272 (+46.7%)
$6,386 + $28,381
$34,767
2019
$7,685 (−7.3%)
$5,839 + $19,425
$25,264
2018
$8,289 (+3.1%)
$5,839 + $21,861
$27,700
2017
$8,041 (+11.1%)
$5,839 + $21,861
$27,700
2016
$7,240 (+3.0%)
$5,109 + $17,947
$23,056
2015
$7,031 (+1.5%)
$5,109 + $17,947
$23,056
2014
$6,929 (−3.5%)
$5,109 + $17,947
$23,056
2013
$7,183 (−30.1%)
$5,109 + $20,548
$25,657
2012
$10,278 (+3.5%)
$5,109 + $30,852
$35,961
2011
$9,931 (−2.9%)
$5,109 + $30,852
$35,961
2010
$10,228 (+17.7%)
$5,109 + $34,386
$39,495
2009
$8,686 (+9.9%)
$5,109 + $34,386
$39,495
2008
$7,902 (−4.8%)
$8,174 + $36,707
$44,881
2007
$8,303
$6,715 + $35,440
$42,155
Tax history for 261 Blackhawk Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,792 (+3.9%)
$7,299 + $26,677
$33,976
2022
$10,388 (+3.7%)
$6,386 + $24,154
$30,540
2021
$10,014 (−11.2%)
$6,386 + $24,154
$30,540
2020
$11,272 (+46.7%)
$6,386 + $28,381
$34,767
2019
$7,685 (−7.3%)
$5,839 + $19,425
$25,264
2018
$8,289 (+3.1%)
$5,839 + $21,861
$27,700
2017
$8,041 (+11.1%)
$5,839 + $21,861
$27,700
2016
$7,240 (+3.0%)
$5,109 + $17,947
$23,056
2015
$7,031 (+1.5%)
$5,109 + $17,947
$23,056
2014
$6,929 (−3.5%)
$5,109 + $17,947
$23,056
2013
$7,183 (−30.1%)
$5,109 + $20,548
$25,657
2012
$10,278 (+3.5%)
$5,109 + $30,852
$35,961
2011
$9,931 (−2.9%)
$5,109 + $30,852
$35,961
2010
$10,228 (+17.7%)
$5,109 + $34,386
$39,495
2009
$8,686 (+9.9%)
$5,109 + $34,386
$39,495
2008
$7,902 (−4.8%)
$8,174 + $36,707
$44,881
2007
$8,303
$6,715 + $35,440
$42,155
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,299 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,442
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15364080060000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 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
Sep 27, 2016 • Final
Building
Grading
Aug 5, 2015 • Final
Building
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
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)