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About this home
Fall in love with this cozy and charming one-bedroom cottage! Full of warmth and personality, this inviting home showcases beautiful wide-plank painted hardwood floors, crisp white trim, classic millwork, and an abundance of built-ins that add both character and functionality. Fresh, neutral paint throughout provides a bright, clean canvas, ready for your personal touches and creative vision. The spacious, sun-filled eat-in kitchen offers plenty of room for everyday living and casual dining, with direct access to the patio and a tranquil backyard-perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding after a long day. The heated front porch adds even more versatility and could easily serve as a home office, mudroom, workout space or creative retreat. While this home would benefit from some tender loving care, some improvements were completed in 2026, including fresh interior paint, a new water heater, and an updated bathroom vanity and toilet. For the buyer with vision, this is a wonderful opportunity to bring new life to a home filled with vintage charm and make it truly your own! And the location? Simply wonderful! Enjoy scenic Fox River views and easy access to the Fox River Trail bike path, which runs right alongside the side yard-an ideal setting for those who appreciate outdoor recreation, nature, and the beauty of the surrounding area. All of this, plus the added appeal of award-winning St. Charles schools, makes this charming cottage an exciting opportunity for homeowners or buyers looking to invest in a property with character and potential. Small in size, big on charm, and brimming with possibilities!
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
1700 Riverside Ave · $244,000
$255K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $255K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
3 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
Bookcases
Heated enclosed porch
Walk-in closet
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Eating area with table space
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry on the main level
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Water view
Backs to public grounds
Home design
Detached single-family home
One story
Parking
Driveway parking for 3 vehicles
Construction
100+ years old
Vinyl siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Sidewalks
Master association fee not required
Electricity and solar
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LOCATION IS BEAUTIFUL!! RIVERVIEW AND ADJACENT TO BIKE PATH. WOODED AREA IN BACK LAND ONSIDE. CUTE HOME WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS. EAT-IN KITCHEN. GREAT RENTAL OR TEAR DOWN AND BUILD YOUR OWN. HOME IS IN GOOD SHAPE AND HAS ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH AND TRANQUIL PATIO. SHORT SALE.
Public Records
Apr 8, 1994
Sold
$80,000
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 1990
Sold
$82,500
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 1990
Sold
$55,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,354 (+2.5%)
$30,312 + $46,023
$76,335
2024
$5,221 (+3.6%)
$30,312 + $46,023
$76,335
2023
$5,038 (+9.0%)
$27,930 + $42,406
$70,336
2022
$4,623 (+3.9%)
$24,998 + $37,954
$62,952
2021
$4,451 (+1.0%)
$23,980 + $33,275
$57,255
2020
$4,408 (+4.9%)
$22,858 + $31,718
$54,576
2019
$4,202 (+5.7%)
$21,988 + $28,920
$50,908
2018
$3,976 (+2.5%)
$21,988 + $28,920
$50,908
2017
$3,879 (−3.5%)
$21,151 + $26,785
$47,936
2016
$4,019 (−0.8%)
$20,428 + $25,869
$46,297
2015
$4,051 (−1.3%)
$19,711 + $24,284
$43,995
2013
$4,105 (+7.1%)
$19,693 + $24,672
$44,365
2012
$3,834 (+7.5%)
$19,693 + $24,672
$44,365
2011
$3,567 (+2.7%)
$19,931 + $24,185
$44,116
2010
$3,474 (+0.8%)
$21,383 + $25,836
$47,219
2009
$3,446 (+0.9%)
$21,383 + $25,836
$47,219
2008
$3,414 (+4.4%)
$21,665 + $31,413
$53,078
2007
$3,270
$21,665 + $29,679
$51,344
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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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
0934479014
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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
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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36
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in St Charles. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1700 Riverside Ave
$258,484
$14K over list price of $244K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $300K to $435K.