$825,000

255 Riverside Drive, Northfield, IL 60093

Active
3 beds 2 baths 1,767 sqft (assessor) Built 1957 Residential MLS #MRD12716492 7 days on market
Listing courtesy of Hometown Real Estate Group · 773-625-1121 · MLS #MRD12716492 · Status: Active
Beautifully updated all-brick ranch with a full, partially finished basement in the highly desirable Riverside neighborhood. This exceptional property backs to the scenic Middle Fork of the Chicago River, offering a private, beautifully landscaped backyard with a raised elevation and no flood insurance required. Located in the award-winning New Trier School District. This home is located within walking distance to Clarkson Park and just 20 miles from downtown Chicago. Extensively renovated in 2019. Featuring a new roof with added attic insulation, refinished hardwood floors throughout, a stunning kitchen with quartz countertops, a center island, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious family room addition was fully renovated and offers a dramatic 30-foot beamed ceiling, gas-start fireplace, abundant natural light, and sliding glass doors leading to the backyard patio-perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Additional updates include new bathroom vanities and a new sump pump with battery backup.Outstanding location, and a rare riverfront setting. Low property taxes! Please do not solicit and do not disturb occupants. Thank you very much.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Basement
Partially Finished, Full
Laundry
In Unit
Additional rooms
Office
Total rooms
8

Building & exterior

Style
Ranch
Age
61-70 Years
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Windows
Screens
Patio & porch
Patio
Exposure
West

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total spaces
1
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
47X317X146X256
Township
Northfield
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers
Equipment
Sump Pump

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Water Rights, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Middlefork Primary School (29)
Junior high
Sunset Ridge Elementary School (29)
High school
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi (203)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$9,645 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN)
04244140110000
PIN
04244140110000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
7/27/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Office15X9BasementLinoleum
Bedroom 212X13MainHardwood
Bedroom 313X10MainHardwood
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining Room12X11MainHardwood
Family Room30X16MainHardwood
Kitchen16X12MainHardwood
Laundry8X10BasementOther
Living Room15X16MainHardwood
Master Bedroom15X10MainHardwood

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