2236 S 5th Avenue, North Riverside, IL

$385,000

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3

Beds

Baths

1,298

Square feet

About 2236 S 5th Avenue

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!

Features of 2236 S 5th Avenue

MLS® # 12708580
Price $385,000
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1.50
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 1,298
Year Built 1948
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached Single
Style Cape Cod
Status Contingent

Community Information

Address 2236 S 5th Avenue
Area North Riverside
City North Riverside
County Cook
State IL
Zip Code 60546

Amenities

Parking Spaces 2
Parking Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
# of Garages 2
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances Range, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace No
Stories 1.5 Story
Has Basement Yes
Basement Finished, Full

Exterior

Exterior Brick
Lot Description Mature Trees
Roof Asphalt

School Information

District 208
Elementary Komarek Elementary School
Middle Komarek Elementary School
High Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior

Additional Information

Days on Market 14
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
HOA Fees Freq. Not Applicable

Listing Details

OfficeColdwell Banker Realty

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