2236 S 5th Avenue, North Riverside, IL 60546

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,298 sqft

Property Description

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!

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

August 24, 2026 at 4:18AM

Listing Office:

Coldwell Banker Realty : 708-567-2032

Listing Agent:

Catherine Bier : 708-567-2032

MLS ID:

12708580

Interior

• General: Dry Bar1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full Bath
• Rooms: LoftStorage
• Appliances: RangeMicrowavePortable DishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerHumidifier
• Dining: Separate
• Laundry: In UnitSink
• Basement: FinishedFull
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural Gas
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Style: Cape Cod
• Parking: ConcreteGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• General: 1.5 Story

Location

• HOA Amenities: CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved0.0Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 94
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 15261030240000

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
• Water: Lake MichiganPublic
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple