Welcome to this charming home in Riverside with hardwood floors throughout and decorative oak molding. This ideal floor plan boasts an incredibly spacious first floor, featuring a large living room with a cozy fireplace, perfect for holiday gatherings, seamlessly flowing into a dining room that accommodates eight. A thoughtfully designed sunroom or office with built-in bookshelves offers a tranquil view of the front yard. The well-appointed kitchen, complete with brand-new Bosch appliances (2023), granite countertops, and a central island, opens to a vaulted family room highlighted by a large picture window overlooking the expansive 200-foot deep yard and a 2.5-car garage. Upstairs, you'll find three inviting bedrooms, including a primary spacious enough for a king bed, and two additional rooms, one with charming built-ins and window seat. A full bath and a roomy landing complete this level. The finished basement adds versatility with a full bath, side-by-side laundry, and ample recreation space. Enjoy outdoor living on the back deck while being just minutes from town, train access, award-winning schools, and abundant parks. This home is a perfect blend of comfort and location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
9,338 sq ftLot Size
$304Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Anne Dominick• Keller Williams ONEChicago
Bought with Rachel Kane• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Charming Colonial located on beautiful tree lined street in Historic Riverside! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers a lovely formal living room with wood burning fireplace and adjoining sun room, which could also substitute as an office. The inviting dining room allows plentiful entertaining space and leads to a spacious kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counter tops and ample breakfast bar. The adjacent family room, with large picture window, overlooks a wood deck, large yard and 2.5 car garage. The first floor has hardwood floors throughout and decorative oak crown molding. The second story has 3 spacious bedrooms and hardwood floors underneath the carpet. The finished basement offers a combination full bath/laundry room and recreational space. This special home is less than 1/2 mile to the Metra Train Station, schools, parks and central business district.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08451235
Apr 8, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$448,000
$204/sq ft
Mar 3, 2014
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Sep 23, 2013
Listed (New)
$469,000
$213/sq ft
+9
GREAT FLOOR PLAN. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT FIRST LEVEL. WOOD BURNING FIRE PLACE IN THE LIVING ROOM, FORMAL DINING ROOM. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN WITH CHERRY WOOD CABINETS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS WITH ADJACENT FAMILY ROOM OVERLOOKING TIERED DECK AND VERY LARGE YARD. 2 1/2 CAR GARAGE. MOVE IN CONDITION. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE.
Public Records
Jan 19, 1994
Sold
$256,000
$116/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 1988
Sold
$162,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1987
Sold
$140,000
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 18, 1985
Sold
$122,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$122,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,615 (−8.4%)
$9,430 + $39,570
$49,000
2022
$15,953 (+3.8%)
$8,251 + $36,819
$45,070
2021
$15,362 (+2.8%)
$8,251 + $36,819
$45,070
2020
$14,940 (+8.6%)
$8,251 + $36,819
$45,070
2019
$13,751 (−5.3%)
$7,544 + $34,956
$42,500
2018
$14,519 (+8.4%)
$7,544 + $34,956
$42,500
2017
$13,389 (+14.3%)
$7,544 + $36,338
$43,882
2016
$11,718 (−4.8%)
$6,601 + $29,169
$35,770
2015
$12,308 (+9.6%)
$6,601 + $29,169
$35,770
2014
$11,229 (−6.9%)
$6,601 + $29,169
$35,770
2013
$12,060 (+1.2%)
$6,601 + $34,688
$41,289
2012
$11,915 (−1.9%)
$6,601 + $34,688
$41,289
2011
$12,144 (+11.3%)
$6,601 + $36,923
$43,524
2010
$10,907 (−5.1%)
$6,601 + $43,761
$50,362
2009
$11,492 (+27.5%)
$6,601 + $43,761
$50,362
2008
$9,014 (+0.2%)
$10,561 + $46,669
$57,230
2007
$8,998
$7,166 + $40,156
$47,322
Tax history for 278 Lawton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,615 (−8.4%)
$9,430 + $39,570
$49,000
2022
$15,953 (+3.8%)
$8,251 + $36,819
$45,070
2021
$15,362 (+2.8%)
$8,251 + $36,819
$45,070
2020
$14,940 (+8.6%)
$8,251 + $36,819
$45,070
2019
$13,751 (−5.3%)
$7,544 + $34,956
$42,500
2018
$14,519 (+8.4%)
$7,544 + $34,956
$42,500
2017
$13,389 (+14.3%)
$7,544 + $36,338
$43,882
2016
$11,718 (−4.8%)
$6,601 + $29,169
$35,770
2015
$12,308 (+9.6%)
$6,601 + $29,169
$35,770
2014
$11,229 (−6.9%)
$6,601 + $29,169
$35,770
2013
$12,060 (+1.2%)
$6,601 + $34,688
$41,289
2012
$11,915 (−1.9%)
$6,601 + $34,688
$41,289
2011
$12,144 (+11.3%)
$6,601 + $36,923
$43,524
2010
$10,907 (−5.1%)
$6,601 + $43,761
$50,362
2009
$11,492 (+27.5%)
$6,601 + $43,761
$50,362
2008
$9,014 (+0.2%)
$10,561 + $46,669
$57,230
2007
$8,998
$7,166 + $40,156
$47,322
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,338
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,200
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15362130250000
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 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 Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 2.5
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)