Spacious American Foursquare located on lovely tree lined street and walkable to Metra, schools and Riverside's historic downtown. This property needs some TLC but possesses an abundance of architectural character and charm. The first floor offers an eat-in kitchen, large formal living and dining rooms both with French doors leading to an inviting enclosed porch/sitting room, plus a half bath. The second floor has 4 bedrooms and full bathroom. Other features include a wood burning fireplace, crown molding, hardwood floors under existing carpeting, full basement, 3 car garage and sprawling lot. This special home offers an excellent opportunity to rehab and build equity in a fabulous neighborhood! BEING SOLD AS IS
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
$255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lauren Cody• Baird & Warner
Bought with Maria Doblado• Classic Realty Group, Inc.
American 4-Square built in 1913 situated on a lovely quarter acre lot. Home is being sold "as is". Stucco exterior appears to be solid. No central air conditioning. Spacious living and dining rooms open to an enclosed porch in front. Small kitchen....
Four bedrooms and 1 bath on the upper level. Visible termite activity along the stairway. Shared driveway and spacious garage.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Pam Litvay
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 270 Lawton Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09969368
Jul 18, 2018
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$275,000
$135/sq ft
Jun 5, 2018
Contingent
—
Jun 1, 2018
Listed (New)
$269,000
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,264 (+43.8%)
$10,250 + $34,529
$44,779
2022
$9,223 (+3.7%)
$8,968 + $18,532
$27,500
2021
$8,895 (+2.4%)
$8,968 + $18,532
$27,500
2020
$8,685 (+2.5%)
$8,968 + $18,532
$27,500
2019
$8,472 (−28.1%)
$8,200 + $19,300
$27,500
2018
$11,784 (+815.2%)
$8,200 + $26,294
$34,494
2017
$1,288 (−41.6%)
$8,200 + $26,294
$34,494
2016
$2,204 (−2.5%)
$7,175 + $21,549
$28,724
2015
$2,261 (+3.9%)
$7,175 + $21,549
$28,724
2014
$2,176 (+5.9%)
$7,175 + $21,549
$28,724
2013
$2,055 (+7.0%)
$7,175 + $26,215
$33,390
2012
$1,920 (−0.2%)
$7,175 + $26,215
$33,390
2011
$1,925 (+19.7%)
$7,175 + $26,215
$33,390
2010
$1,607 (+2.9%)
$7,175 + $32,419
$39,594
2009
$1,562 (+0.2%)
$7,175 + $32,419
$39,594
2008
$1,560 (−10.8%)
$11,480 + $33,513
$44,993
2007
$1,749
$7,789 + $28,629
$36,418
Tax history for 270 Lawton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,264 (+43.8%)
$10,250 + $34,529
$44,779
2022
$9,223 (+3.7%)
$8,968 + $18,532
$27,500
2021
$8,895 (+2.4%)
$8,968 + $18,532
$27,500
2020
$8,685 (+2.5%)
$8,968 + $18,532
$27,500
2019
$8,472 (−28.1%)
$8,200 + $19,300
$27,500
2018
$11,784 (+815.2%)
$8,200 + $26,294
$34,494
2017
$1,288 (−41.6%)
$8,200 + $26,294
$34,494
2016
$2,204 (−2.5%)
$7,175 + $21,549
$28,724
2015
$2,261 (+3.9%)
$7,175 + $21,549
$28,724
2014
$2,176 (+5.9%)
$7,175 + $21,549
$28,724
2013
$2,055 (+7.0%)
$7,175 + $26,215
$33,390
2012
$1,920 (−0.2%)
$7,175 + $26,215
$33,390
2011
$1,925 (+19.7%)
$7,175 + $26,215
$33,390
2010
$1,607 (+2.9%)
$7,175 + $32,419
$39,594
2009
$1,562 (+0.2%)
$7,175 + $32,419
$39,594
2008
$1,560 (−10.8%)
$11,480 + $33,513
$44,993
2007
$1,749
$7,789 + $28,629
$36,418
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,033
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15362130230000
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 18, 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
Mar 28, 2023 • Final
Building - residential
Construct a new brick patio.
Grading
Feb 26, 2023 • Final
Building - residential
Grading
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: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Parking
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 13X12
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X12
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 13X8
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Living Room Information
Size: 23X13
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Family Room Information
Vinyl Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 14X13
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 13X9
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Additional Rooms Information
Enclosed Porch
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Enclosed Porch
Size: 31X8
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
No Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Stucco Exterior
Lot Information
Dimensions: 51X206X51X8X198
Less Than .25 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 15362130230000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $2,204
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior, Senior Freeze
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 96
Junior High: L J HAUSER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Junior High District: 96
High School: RIVERSIDE BROOKFIELD TWP SENIOR
High School District: 208
Location Information
Township: RIVERSIDE
Corporate Limits: RIVERSIDE
Directions: Harlem to west on E. Burlington, south on S. Delaplaine, west on Lawton to property
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,033
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 15362130230000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on May 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Blythe Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
L J Hauser Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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, 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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Historical weather
Riverside, IL • 60546
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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67
51
51
39
37
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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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$494,000 – $597,000
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