Opportunity knocks in a prime Riverside location! This classic brick Georgian offers the perfect combination of timeless architecture, exceptional living space, and an unbeatable setting just blocks from highly-rated Blythe Park School, neighborhood parks, and everything that makes Riverside such a special place to call home. Filled with character and ready for its next chapter, this home features a fantastic floor plan with room to grow. The main level offers a welcoming living room, formal dining room, convenient mudroom, and an expansive family room with vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light streaming through oversized windows. This bright and airy space serves as the heart of the home and provides the perfect setting for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features quality solid oak cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, ample storage, and plenty of workspace. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, offering flexibility for families, guests, or a dedicated home office. The lower level provides even more usable living space with a family room, dedicated laundry room, and two separate workshop areas ideal for hobbies, storage, a home gym, or future customization. Outside, enjoy a spacious backyard and patio perfect for summer barbecues, entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors. Mature landscaping and a desirable setting create a wonderful backdrop for making lasting memories. Lovingly maintained over the years, this home offers an excellent opportunity for a new owner to update and personalize to their taste while building equity in one of Chicagoland's most desirable historic communities. Conveniently located near schools, parks, downtown Riverside, restaurants, shopping, and Metra access. Homes with this much space, character, and potential rarely become available in such an exceptional location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$323Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gabriella Rastelli• Keller Williams ONEChicago
Bought with Mary Pacer• Ideal Location Oak Park Real Estate
Est. $2,638 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 731 Selborne Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12681726
Jul 27, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$550,000
$323/sq ft
Jun 23, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Jun 18, 2026
Listed (Active)
$524,000
$308/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,088 (+7.4%)
$7,100 + $33,529
$40,629
2022
$10,322 (−3.8%)
$6,212 + $26,892
$33,104
2021
$10,729 (+1.9%)
$6,212 + $28,934
$35,146
2020
$10,524 (+21.9%)
$6,212 + $28,934
$35,146
2019
$8,632 (−17.7%)
$5,680 + $25,019
$30,699
2018
$10,488 (+28.9%)
$5,680 + $25,019
$30,699
2017
$8,139 (−17.2%)
$5,680 + $25,019
$30,699
2016
$9,825 (+2.3%)
$4,970 + $22,929
$27,899
2015
$9,600 (−4.9%)
$4,970 + $22,929
$27,899
2014
$10,090 (−3.1%)
$4,970 + $24,866
$29,836
2013
$10,417 (+1.6%)
$4,970 + $28,423
$33,393
2012
$10,256 (+16.7%)
$4,970 + $28,423
$33,393
2011
$8,786 (−9.7%)
$4,970 + $28,423
$33,393
2010
$9,725 (+3.4%)
$4,970 + $33,884
$38,854
2009
$9,404 (+10.2%)
$4,970 + $33,884
$38,854
2008
$8,535 (+21.6%)
$7,952 + $36,201
$44,153
2007
$7,016
$6,816 + $31,695
$38,511
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,702
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15254170180000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 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: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 24 x 15
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 5
Flooring: Parquet
Room Information
Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 25 x 14
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Work Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 32 x 19
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 19
Flooring: Parquet
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space