How would you like to live every day as if you were on vacation? If that's a yes, you owe it to yourself to investigate this fantastic opportunity! This well-maintained and clean river cottage in the woods offers you beautiful views and access to the Fox River and adjacent Forest Preserve. Peaceful enjoyment to just relax watching spectacular sunsets or put your boat in and go to dinner or just a quiet cruise. If you're currently renting, here's your chance to own for less than rent with the added bonus to keep this as an investment for rental income if you ever decide to move. New A/C 2021, New Porch 2021, carpet/paint 2021, New Hot water heater 2020, and a new well pump. So many of us would love to be on the river, close to the Fox River Bike Trail, near all that Saint Charles/Geneva has to offer, Imagine watching the fireworks from your boat! No HOA fees and, Not on a Flood Plain. Come take a look!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
4,007 sq ftLot Size
$378Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Ken Bruderle• Realty Executives Advance
Listed by Donna Bruderle• Century 21 Integra
Bought with Jennifer Lanzarotta• Keller Williams Infinity
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Lot size
4,078 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
0903354005
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Basement
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Accessible
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 4
# of Parking (Total): 4
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Driveway: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
# of Bedrooms Possible: 1
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Basement Description: Crawl
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Model: CUSTOM COTTAGE
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 0903354005
Lot Information
Dimensions: 40X100
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Park Adjacent, River Front, Water View, Wooded, Waterfront
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Zero Lot Line: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,158.92
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 303
Elementary School: Anderson Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 303
Middle Or Junior School: Wredling Middle School
High School District: 303
High School: St. Charles East High School
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Valley View
Township: St. Charles
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Rt. 25 to Courier Ave, Left on Illinois St., continue following the road through curves making no turns until making a Right on Essex which becomes Greenlawn which becomes Park which becomes Riverside Dr. Home faces River!
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,078 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 0903354005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Immediate
Around this home
Schools
Anderson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Wredling Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
St Charles North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% 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 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
St Charles, IL • 60174
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$221,000 – $268,000
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