Welcome to 197 Woodside Road - the beauty on the block that everyone talks about. This classic Colonial offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, blending timeless architecture with thoughtful modern updates. Originally moved from the site of the current Riverside Central Grade School, this iconic Riverside home is rich in history, character, and craftsmanship. Meticulously maintained and updated throughout, the home delivers the perfect balance of traditional charm and today's conveniences. Original woodwork and architectural details blend seamlessly with high-end improvements, including a stunning Schrocks of Walnut Creek kitchen remodel featuring inset cabinetry inspired by the home's original 1920s craftsmanship, handmade Waterworks tile, professional-grade Viking appliances, coffered ceilings, and built-in speakers. The spacious two-story layout features four bedrooms on the second floor, including a primary suite with a luxurious private bath and walk-in closet. A formal dining room, warm and inviting living room with a gas fireplace, and sunroom create the perfect setting for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen opens to a cozy family room and quiet backyard with oversized lot. The third-floor attic offers easy expansion potential with HVAC and electrical already brought to the space - ideal for a future bedroom, office, playroom, or bonus room. Outdoor highlights include a custom-built pergola, landscape lighting, sprinkler system, basketball hoop, and additional storage shed - creating an amazing space to entertain, relax, and play. Additional updates include all new custom Pella windows (2020), renovated bathrooms with upscale finishes, professionally refinished staircase and second-floor doors, a fully renovated basement with interior drain tile and dual backup sump pumps (2021), and a Generac 22KW whole-house generator. Set on one of Riverside's most picturesque streets, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly special home in one of Riverside's most desirable locations - close to schools, parks, restaurants, shops, train, and everything the community has to offer.
Contingent
$1,300,000
197 Woodside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546
4beds
3,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
8,999 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$361/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Landscape lightingBasketball hoopBuilt-in speakersSpacious two-story layoutHandmade waterworks tileProfessional-grade viking appliancesFormal dining room
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Jeff Baker 708-567-4901,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12629388
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Pantry, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet, Heated Sun Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X08
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X10
Other
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 425 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X17
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X06
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 806 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31X26
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X07
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X09
Heating
- Steam, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,999 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 127 x 88 x 160
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 15361040510000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Riverside
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $361/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $632,480
- Annual tax amount: $19,974
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Contingent | $1,300,000$361/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12629388 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+76.4%$361/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12629388 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2014 | Sold | $737,000-4.2%$205/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08557652 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2014 | Listed for sale | $769,000$214/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realty Group #08557652 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2014 | Pending sale | $769,000$214/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realty Group #08557652 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2014 | Listed for sale | $769,000+119.7%$214/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realty Group #08557652 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/1995 | Sold | $350,000$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $63,248 |
| 2023 | $19,173 +10.6% | $63,248 +30% |
| 2022 | $17,329 +3.9% | $48,663 |
| 2021 | $16,684 +2.9% | $48,663 |
| 2020 | $16,219 +5.4% | $48,663 +3.2% |
| 2019 | $15,387 +3% | $47,148 |
| 2018 | $14,933 -6.9% | $47,148 -9.1% |
| 2017 | $16,035 +13.5% | $51,885 +29.4% |
| 2016 | $14,126 -3.3% | $40,112 -5.5% |
| 2015 | $14,607 +8.3% | $42,450 |
| 2014 | $13,488 -5.3% | $42,450 -12.1% |
| 2013 | $14,249 -5.7% | $48,303 -6.6% |
| 2012 | $15,113 +4% | $51,703 |
| 2011 | $14,538 +7.2% | $51,703 -7.7% |
| 2010 | $13,558 +4.2% | $56,006 |
| 2009 | $13,013 +6.8% | $56,006 -12% |
| 2008 | $12,186 +8.8% | $63,644 +16.9% |
| 2007 | $11,204 +9.9% | $54,424 |
| 2006 | $10,196 +7.6% | $54,424 |
| 2005 | $9,480 +12.1% | $54,424 +30.3% |
| 2004 | $8,457 +3.2% | $41,756 |
| 2003 | $8,192 +11.6% | $41,756 |
| 2002 | $7,341 +14.8% | $41,756 +27.2% |
| 2001 | $6,392 +2.7% | $32,822 |
| 2000 | $6,226 +6.2% | $32,822 |
| 1999 | $5,864 | $32,822 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60546
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10L J Hauser Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Riverside Brookfield Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: L J Hauser Junior High School
- High: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
- District: 96
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