2236 S 5th Avenue, North Riverside, IL 60546
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
Listed by: catherine bier, lisa gentile
Office: coldwell banker realty
MLS#:12708580
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$385,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$296.61
About this home
Welcome to this charming brick Cape Cod home, ideally located near shopping, restaurants, bike and walking trails and highly regarded schools, including Komarek Elementary and Riverside Brookfield High School. The spacious living room welcomes you with a large picture window overlooking the neighborhood. The formal dining room offers the perfect setting for everyday meals or entertaining guests. The bright and inviting eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a bay window overlooking the backyard and plenty of room for a casual dining table. A first-floor bedroom and full bathroom provide excellent flexibility for guests, a home office or one-level living. Upstairs, a wonderful loft creates a comfortable space-perfect for reading, gaming, relaxing or enjoying your favorite show. Two generously sized bedrooms and a convenient half bathroom complete the second floor. The large, finished basement significantly expands the home's living space with a family room complete with a built-in dry bar - ideal for gatherings and relaxation. The laundry area is adjacent to the storage/workshop area that includes a walk-in shower for added convenience. Numerous updates include: a new exterior side door (July 2024), upgraded 200-amp circuit breaker box (January 2024), water heater (March 2024), furnace (October 2025) and garage subpanel (June 2026). The detached two-car garage also features a new overhead door (December 2023). New sump pump battery back up(August 2026). Outside, a concrete block patio with a built-in gas grill creates a wonderful setting for outdoor entertaining. The concrete driveway provides convenient access from the kitchen and basement landing through the newer side door. Move right in and make this wonderful home your own!...
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Home facts
- Year built:1948
- Listing ID #:12708580
- Updated:August 23, 2026 at 02:28 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:8
- Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
- Kitchen Description:Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Finished, Full
- Living area:1,298 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1948
- Building area:1,298 sq. ft.
- Lot Features:Mature Trees
- Architectural Style:Cape Cod
- Levels:1.5 Story
Schools
- High school:Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
- Middle school:Komarek Elementary School
- Elementary school:Komarek Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$385,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$296.61
- Tax amount:$7,821 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Concrete, Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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