Riverfront home with easy access to the Fox River Trail System, parks & dining & entertainment in both St. Charles & Geneva! 78' of Fox River frontage - enjoy conveniences & lifestyle while enjoying river views & incredible sunsets. Income potential with STR options: Main house with 2 or 3 bedrooms, plus a separate apartment: 1 Bedroom with eat-in Kitchen & Living Room. The apartment could also serve as extended family/in-law arrangement. The Main Home offers a very open layout with volume, beamed ceilings. Updated Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Breakfast Bar & access to the main deck area. Huge Master Bedroom Suite with Sitting Area, walk-in closet & updated bathroom. The walkout lower level has Family Room area & a Den area (could be an extra Bedroom with closet added). Large 2-Car Garage. 27+ Page eBrochure.
Lower Corridor, located between the Fox River and Downtown St. Charles, is a riverfront and historic St. Charles neighborhood with a scenic trail edge and a walkable main-street feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the intersection of Main Street and Illinois Street, where patios, galleries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Arcada Theatre anchors the calendar with live shows in a classic marquee setting. Hotel Baker adds old-school river-town glamour, and Pollyanna Brewing Company brings a local taproom scene. Brick commercial blocks and older homes sit near the riverbank, with frequent views of bridges and boats. Pottawatomie Park and the Fox River Trail shape daily routines with green space and long, linear paths.
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Offer insights
1627 Riverside Ave · $529,900
$530K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $530K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
50 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Finished walk-out basement with exterior entry and full finish
Total of 9 rooms
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms (master bedroom on main level)
Second bedroom on main level (approx. 12 x 9)
Third bedroom in walkout basement (approx. 11 x 10)
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Basement includes at least one bathroom
Kitchen
Main level kitchen (approx. 16 x 12)
Second kitchen in walkout basement (approx. 16 x 12)
Laundry & utility
Laundry room in walkout basement (approx. 13 x 6)
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heating
Exterior features
Deck
Riverfront property on the Fox River
Flood zone (property in a flood zone)
Home design
Detached single-family home
1.5-story / bi-level layout
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached garage with two garage spaces
Concrete driveway, garage door opener, garage owned
Construction
Frame construction
Metal roof
Built approximately 61–70 years ago
Property was built before 1978
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee (not required)
Other
Living area reported as estimated
Approximate total finished area reported at 2,355
Lot size listed as less than 0.25 acre (dimensions: 10,296)
Parcel number provided
Directions: Rte. 64 to Riverside Ave.(Rt 25) South to home (On the Fox River) or Rte 38 to 25 N to home.
Electricity and solar
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Discoloration in home. Home is located in flood plain. Contact the city to see about requirements for repairs due to flood plain zoning. Home is sold AS IS and buyer will assume any and all code violations or repairs needed to comply with city code & FEMA flood plain guidelines
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08011636
Dec 31, 2012
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May 13, 2012
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Apr 9, 2012
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08169093
Oct 5, 2012
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07838902
Feb 28, 2012
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,879 (+30.4%)
$60,624 + $84,721
$145,345
2024
$6,043 (+8.8%)
$60,624 + $84,721
$145,345
2023
$5,554 (+11.7%)
$55,859 + $58,547
$114,406
2022
$4,970 (−5.4%)
$49,995 + $52,400
$102,395
2021
$5,252 (+4.3%)
$51,649 + $38,179
$89,828
2020
$5,037 (+1.7%)
$49,232 + $15,163
$64,395
2019
$4,952 (+4.3%)
$47,357 + $12,637
$59,994
2018
$4,747 (+2.5%)
$47,357 + $12,637
$59,994
2017
$4,631 (−4.9%)
$45,557 + $11,669
$57,226
2016
$4,872 (−3.7%)
$43,999 + $51,163
$95,162
2015
$5,059 (−38.0%)
$42,454 + $10,875
$53,329
2013
$8,158 (+7.1%)
$42,416 + $51,750
$94,166
2012
$7,614 (+7.3%)
$42,416 + $51,750
$94,166
2011
$7,095 (+13.0%)
$42,929 + $50,690
$93,619
2010
$6,277 (+3.8%)
$46,055 + $45,263
$91,318
2009
$6,044 (+3.5%)
$46,055 + $45,263
$91,318
2008
$5,841 (+4.0%)
$46,662 + $49,156
$95,818
2007
$5,618
$46,662 + $46,554
$93,216
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
0934478008
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
RT-1
Traditional Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the RT-1 Single-Family Residential District is to preserve moderate density single-family residential development in older neighborhoods of the City, and to accommodate new neighborhoods with a similar character. The minimum lot size in this district is 8,400 sq ft. The RT-1 District also provides for auxiliary dwelling units and limited nonresidential uses compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Park & open space
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
St Charles, IL • 60174
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1627 Riverside Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $425,000 and $644,900.
Nearby comparable homes
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