Riverside IL Real Estate

Riverside, Illinois is a wonderful, historic community that was built in the 1860's with a rural feel yet close access to downtown Chicago (11 miles away). It still retains that quaint feeling today and the entirevillage is designated as a National Historic Landmark! Fifty-six buildings in Riverside have been designated as local landmarks, including the water tower pictured to the left. There are a variety of styles including some Frank Lloyd Wright homes. In fact, the town was designed by famed landscape architects Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, who designed Central Park in New York City and the Biltmore estate.

The city was built with meandering streets following the Des Plaines river curves and utilizing plenty of green space based around several larger parks and 41 smaller triangular parks throughout the village at intersections. Are there any negatives to Riverside?Wonderful amenities provided by Riverside commands top dollar and high taxes, since Riverside is mostly residential. Also, because of its historic landmark status any changes that homeowners make to their property has to be scrutinized by the preservation committee to make sure everything stays within proper standards.

2000 Census figures show a total population of 8,895 and Riverside real estate comprises of 3,668 total housing units.

Search the Riverside MLS for all currently active properties

Riverside Real Estate MLS Sales Statistics for 2006

Information from RWSSC

Single Family Homes - 108 total units
Average Sale Price - $521,586

Attached (condo/townhomes, etc.) - 35 total units
Average Sale Price - $217,476

Riverside IL Real Estate MLS Sales Statistics for 2005
Information from RWSSC

Single Family Homes - 110 total units
Average Sale Price - $510,094

Attached (condo/townhomes, etc.) - 48 total units
Average Sale Price - $111,223

Riverside Illinois Real Estate MLS Sales Statistics for 2004
Information from MLSNI

175 Total Units

Average List Price: 436,247
Average Sale Price: 415,930

The above includes all sold and closed properties except rentals

Local Riverside Links

Community Profiles
Riverside Historical Commission's Online Historic Landmark Tour
Riverside History
The Village of Riverside

If you would like more information on Riverside, IL, or would like to see any properties please contact me or give me a call at 708-536-8200.

Judy Orr - Your Riverside REALTOR®
Classic Realty Group
(708) 536-8200