Welcome to 84 Riverside Road...the iconic jewel of historic Riverside! Known as the William T. Allen Residence, this beautiful historic home is set on a magnificent landscaped 0.50 acre lot. Featuring an Italianate design throughout, every room is awe-inspiring. Fabulous design elements include dramatic 13-foot ceilings, grand staircase and hallways, 9 marble fireplaces, crown moldings, original mirrors, and hardwood floors throughout. Exceptional outdoor entertaining space with a wraparound porch, a private back patio and huge side yard. Overlooking the Des Plaines River, this home is situated in one of the prettiest locations in town. Close to top-rated restaurants, shopping, parks, Metra, and the Riverside Library. Steps to the Swinging Bridge and the riverwalk path. Top-rated Riverside 96 and 208 school districts. Near several private and parochial schools, including St. Mary School, Fenwick High School, Nazareth Academy and Trinity High School. The home has significant historical and architectural value as one of the earliest residential structures to be constructed in the Village by architect William LeBaron Jenney, a prominent member of the Chicago School of Architecture and considered to be the "Father of the Modern Skyscraper." The home was built for William T. Allen in 1869 and is listed on various historic registries. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in this prestigious Riverside beauty!
Single-familyProperty Type
1878Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Baker• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Elizabeth August• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
*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
6
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
7,496
Year built
1878
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15363030700000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 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