Stylishly updated Cape Cod on beautiful Longcommon Road which winds through Frederick Olmsted's Riverside-one of the country's first planned communities. This charming home features refinished hardwood floors throughout, along with a newly updated powder room off the kitchen. The west-facing sunroom on the main floor opens up to an artfully landscaped rear yard-a space that's sure to delight you throughout the seasons. The kitchen boasts updated shaker cabinets (2015), granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, with a new refrigerator and dishwasher (2025). A standout feature of the kitchen is the butler's pantry new in 2021. Upstairs, you'll find a fully updated hallway bath (2026) and the primary bedroom, which has its own private rooftop deck facing west-perfect for enjoying those evening sunsets and the lush yard below. The detached two-car garage has received some upgrades too, including a new overhead door, insulated interior, heater, drywall, and extra electric (220 subpanel) all in 2021. Fresh paint fills the home, and the mantel of the living room fireplace stripped to reveal its original finish and character (2025). Downstairs, the basement has fresh paint and includes a cozy family room, plus a separate flex room ideal for a workout space or office, updated with luxurious wool carpeting (2025). There's also a large utility area with laundry and plenty of storage, with walkout access leading to the rear yard. Additional upgrades throughout include a restructured front foyer that opens up the entrances to the living and dining rooms and provides a coat closet (2021), a new roof (2026), updated electrical (2025), a new sewer line including a rerouted catch valve that nullifies the catch basin (2025), new lighting throughout (2025), blown-in insulation in the attic (2022), and new A/C (2023). Since 1970, the village has held the National Historic Landmark designation, boasting many parks and expansive greenways along the Des Plaines River. The downtown area is filled with exciting shops, restaurants, a library, and a pool. Plus, getting to the heart of Chicago is a breeze-just a quick 15 minutes via the BNSF Metra. Other area highlights include the internationally known Brookfield Zoo and Ottawa Trail Woods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
6,751 sq ftLot Size
$372Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Catherine LaBelle• Baird & Warner
Bought with Anne Dominick• Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Est. $2,484 per month, based on comparable rentals
Redfin agents who toured
Home faces southeast. Sunroom off of the kitchen leads to the unfenced backyard. Located by Riverside Wine & Spirits. Move-in-ready.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sarah Tate
Redfin Associate agent
Recently flipped home with a formal living room. Two bedrooms are on the second floor; one with dual closets, and one with one closet and access to the balcony. Half bathroom located directly off of the kitchen. Laundry located in the unfinished...
section of the basement. Tile work in the bathroom and kitchen was not installed as cleanly as one may expect. One lane driveway runs alongside the neighbor's one lane driveway. Unfenced backyard.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sarah Tate
Redfin Associate agent
Sale and tax history for 496 Longcommon Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12662120
Sep 30, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$560,000
$372/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12363938
Jul 11, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$447,500
$297/sq ft
Jun 3, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
May 22, 2025
Listed (Active)
$440,000
$292/sq ft
+26
Updated Cape Cod on beautiful Longcommon Road, winding through Frederick Olmsted's Riverside-one of the country's first planned communities. This charming 2-bedroom home features hardwood floors throughout, with a convenient powder room and a sunroom on the main floor that opens up to an artfully landscaped rear yard. It's a space that's sure to delight you throughout the seasons. The kitchen boasts updated (2015) shaker cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. A standout feature is the butler's pantry, which was added in 2021. Upstairs, you'll find a full updated hallway bath (2015) and the primary bedroom, which has its own private rooftop deck facing west-perfect for enjoying those evening sunsets and the lush yard below. The detached two-car garage received some upgrades too with a new overhead door, insulated interior, heater, drywall, and extra electric (220 subpanel) added in 2021. Fresh paint fills the home, and the mantel of the living room fireplace has been stripped to reveal its original finish and character (2025). Downstairs, the basement includes a cozy family room, separate flex room ideal for a workout space or office and a large utility are with laundry and loads of storage. The walkout access lead to the rear yard. Additional upgrades throughout include a restructured front foyer that opens up the entrances to the living and dining rooms and provides a coat closet, updated electrical (2025), blown-in insulation in the attic (2022), and A/C (2023). Since 1970, the village has held the National Historic Landmark designation, boasting many parks and expansive greenways along the Des Plaines River, plus a downtown filled with exciting shops, restaurants, a library, and a pool. Getting to the heart of Chicago is a breeze-just a quick 15 minutes via the BNSF Metra. Other area highlights include the internationally known Brookfield Zoo and Ottawa Trail Woods.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10982465
Mar 2, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$258,000
$171/sq ft
Feb 24, 2021
Pending
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Feb 4, 2021
Pending (Contingent)
—
Jan 29, 2021
Listed (New)
$245,000
$163/sq ft
+19
Updated Brick two bedroom, one & one half bath home with lower level family room and extra room in convenient location. Newer furnace, water heater, windows, copper piping, electrical, stainless steel appliances, light fixtures. Everything updated in last six years.. Hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen with maple cabinets, SS appliances, stunning countertops, backsplash. Living room with fireplace. Primary bedroom with balcony. Gorgeous Riverside home. Larger than most 3 bedrooms. Taxes reflect no exemptions.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09145643
May 5, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$310,000
$206/sq ft
Apr 13, 2016
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Mar 16, 2016
Price Changed
$319,900
$213/sq ft
Feb 22, 2016
Listed (New)
$324,900
$216/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09145131
Feb 22, 2016
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09089275
Feb 22, 2016
Listing Removed
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Public Records
May 4, 2015
Sold
$125,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,517 (+34.4%)
$6,750 + $29,250
$36,000
2022
$8,572 (−9.7%)
$5,906 + $19,894
$25,800
2021
$9,496 (−23.2%)
$5,906 + $19,894
$25,800
2020
$12,362 (+30.4%)
$5,906 + $28,820
$34,726
2019
$9,481 (+3.0%)
$5,400 + $21,537
$26,937
2018
$9,202 (+3.4%)
$5,400 + $21,537
$26,937
2017
$8,904 (−8.9%)
$5,400 + $21,537
$26,937
2016
$9,772 (+11.7%)
$4,725 + $23,024
$27,749
2015
$8,747 (−1.9%)
$4,725 + $20,697
$25,422
2014
$8,914 (+11.2%)
$4,725 + $21,632
$26,357
2013
$8,018 (+1.6%)
$4,725 + $20,979
$25,704
2012
$7,894 (+138.4%)
$4,725 + $20,979
$25,704
2011
$3,312 (+19.7%)
$4,725 + $24,994
$29,719
2010
$2,766 (+2.9%)
$4,725 + $29,722
$34,447
2009
$2,688 (+1.2%)
$4,725 + $29,722
$34,447
2008
$2,656 (−9.0%)
$7,560 + $35,215
$42,775
2007
$2,920
$6,209 + $29,447
$35,656
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,505
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15254050400000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 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 9, 2026 • Final
Res roof
Tear off and replace the roof on a single-family home and garage.
Roofing
Feb 27, 2026 • Final
Res plumbing
Plumbing
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.