Live on the Fox River with this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home, fully updated, finished basement, in-ground heated swimming pool, and professional landscaping and outdoor lighting. Primary bedroom and bath are on the main level with a double vanity and large walk-in shower. Chef's kitchen with Thermador and Jenn Air appliances, granite countertops, and an island. Hardwood floors throughout with stained concrete in the basement. Built-ins in family room, dining room, and living room. Large closets in all bedrooms. All the character of an old craftsman home including transom windows and original hardware, with all the modern updates to live in this home with comfort and confidence. Two driveways, each with a two car garage. The back garage includes a boat house with a track into the river.
Single-familyProperty Type
1904Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$285Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Jackie Grieshamer• 4 Sale Realty, Inc.
Bought with Laura Webb• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Historic home that has been beautifully updated. Second level has 3 smaller bedrooms and what appear to be antique bi-fold doors. Master bedroom is located off the kitchen/family room and has access to a screened porch and bright river views....
Backyard has in ground pool and backs directly up to the Fox River.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Property is right on the river and is really fabulous - love the views! The home shows really well - great blend of old world charm and modern updates. Picture perfect!
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kathleen O'Keefe
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1719 Riverside Ave
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11960426
Feb 15, 2024
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$730,000
$231/sq ft
Feb 6, 2024
Pending
—
Jan 17, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Jan 14, 2024
Listed (Active)
$729,900
$230/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10031225
Oct 12, 2018
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$553,000
$175/sq ft
Oct 10, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 9, 2018
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Aug 7, 2018
Price Changed
$585,000
$185/sq ft
Jul 26, 2018
Listed (New)
$599,000
$189/sq ft
+22
Escape to your own backyard paradise with 100 feet of river frontage PLUS an inground heated pool surrounded by mature, lush landscaping and Unilock pavers. Sit outside and enjoy amazing sunsets and watch eagles and egrets fly by or kayak along this peaceful stretch of river. This unique in-town property sits adjacent to the Fox River Path with downtown Geneva/St. Charles less than a mile away. Incredible renovation and additions to this charming vintage home. Recent addition of a first floor master bedroom suite, family room, powder room, screened porch, a 2.5 car garage with loft and the total renovation of the kitchen. The kitchen, with custom Alder wood cabinetry, opens to the family room with stunning views of the Fox River. The pool has been totally renovated for operation ease with new underground piping/electric and edging to accommodate an automatic pool cover! Boat house with screened porch and extra garage is also on site. Come home to relax and enjoy living on The Fox.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09941589
Jul 26, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 7, 2018
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07703876
Aug 9, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jul 31, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Jan 5, 2011
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Jan 12, 2004
Sold
$430,000
$136/sq ft
Public Records
May 8, 1998
Sold
$271,500
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 1993
Sold
$175,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,440 (+2.8%)
$60,624 + $181,790
$242,414
2024
$15,987 (+4.5%)
$60,624 + $181,790
$242,414
2023
$15,304 (+5.8%)
$55,859 + $167,502
$223,361
2022
$14,470 (+4.0%)
$49,995 + $149,217
$199,212
2021
$13,909 (+1.0%)
$51,649 + $133,566
$185,215
2020
$13,765 (+12.8%)
$49,232 + $127,315
$176,547
2019
$12,200 (+10.8%)
$47,357 + $106,458
$153,815
2018
$11,009 (+2.8%)
$47,357 + $106,458
$153,815
2017
$10,709 (−4.6%)
$45,556 + $98,167
$143,723
2016
$11,231
$43,998 + $94,811
$138,809
2015
$11,232 (−2.2%)
$42,454 + $91,480
$133,934
2013
$11,489 (+3.4%)
$42,416 + $92,750
$135,166
2012
$11,110 (+7.4%)
$42,416 + $92,750
$135,166
2011
$10,346 (+24.4%)
$42,929 + $90,918
$133,847
2010
$8,314 (−2.7%)
$46,055 + $97,635
$143,690
2009
$8,547 (−1.1%)
$46,055 + $97,635
$143,690
2008
$8,642 (+4.9%)
$46,662 + $117,700
$164,362
2007
$8,236
$46,662 + $112,666
$159,328
Tax history for 1719 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,440 (+2.8%)
$60,624 + $181,790
$242,414
2024
$15,987 (+4.5%)
$60,624 + $181,790
$242,414
2023
$15,304 (+5.8%)
$55,859 + $167,502
$223,361
2022
$14,470 (+4.0%)
$49,995 + $149,217
$199,212
2021
$13,909 (+1.0%)
$51,649 + $133,566
$185,215
2020
$13,765 (+12.8%)
$49,232 + $127,315
$176,547
2019
$12,200 (+10.8%)
$47,357 + $106,458
$153,815
2018
$11,009 (+2.8%)
$47,357 + $106,458
$153,815
2017
$10,709 (−4.6%)
$45,556 + $98,167
$143,723
2016
$11,231
$43,998 + $94,811
$138,809
2015
$11,232 (−2.2%)
$42,454 + $91,480
$133,934
2013
$11,489 (+3.4%)
$42,416 + $92,750
$135,166
2012
$11,110 (+7.4%)
$42,416 + $92,750
$135,166
2011
$10,346 (+24.4%)
$42,929 + $90,918
$133,847
2010
$8,314 (−2.7%)
$46,055 + $97,635
$143,690
2009
$8,547 (−1.1%)
$46,055 + $97,635
$143,690
2008
$8,642 (+4.9%)
$46,662 + $117,700
$164,362
2007
$8,236
$46,662 + $112,666
$159,328
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
0934478012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Parking (Total): 4
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached,Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Multiple Garages