About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 6858 Riverside Drive in Berwyn, IL is listed for $525,000 ($188 per sqft). Built in 1923, the home offers 2,800 sqft of living space on a N/A lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1923
  • 2 stories
  • 4 parking spaces

Property Details

2 stories
3 full
2-car garage
1923

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

A rare opportunity to own a home on historic Riverside Drive! Welcome to this stately 5-bedroom + office, 3-bath brick bungalow, offering a perfect harmony of timeless vintage character, sprawling living space, and extensive modern upgrades. Situated on an oversized 48' x 125' lot, this classic Berwyn home showcases pristine original woodwork and hardwood flooring with thoughtful updates.

The light-filled main level features spacious living and dining rooms designed for effortless entertaining, three comfortable bedrooms, and a beautifully updated kitchen complete with rich wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, island, refinished hardwood flooring, new appliances and fixtures, and a separate breakfast room.

Upstairs, two additional bedrooms, one office space, skylights, and flexible space provide plenty of room for guests, work-from-home needs, or everyday living. Big-ticket peace of mind is already built in: recent improvements feature major mechanical upgrades, including a brand-new warranted furnace, boiler and central A/C, alongside updated electr

ical, plumbing, modern lighting, new light fixtures and fans, flooring, and bathroom updates throughout. The spacious full basement adds substantial versatility with new drywall, newly exposed windows for extra sunshine, a refreshed ceiling, full bathroom, and a newly updated laundry area with new washer, dryer, and utility sink.

A dedicated tool room plus three additional storage areas provide abundant storage, while the rest of the basement offers plenty of flexible space to customize to your needs. Step outside to your private outdoor oasis featuring an expansive fully fenced yard enhanced by new native pollinator landscaping, dedicated garden space, a wide driveway freshly upgraded with brick pavers, and a detached 2-car, brick garage.

Unbeatably located near parks, top schools, the historic and transit-oriented downtown Berwyn Depot District, local dining, and shopping - including historic North Riverside Park Mall, with quick access to CTA bus and train lines, Metra, Pace bus lines, and both I-55 and I-290 for a seamless commute to Chicago. With 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, an oversized lot, abundant parking, and extensive top-to-bottom upgrades, this exceptional home is truly move-in ready!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,808/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$380
Interest$2,275
Insurance$153

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

6858 Riverside Drive

Berwyn, IL 60402

Property Details

Construction

Brick

Parking

GarageDrivewayOffsite

Heating

Natural GasForced AirSteam

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasher

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 6858 Riverside Drive is listed at $525,000 ($188/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,808 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1923, 2 stories, 4 parking spaces.

This property is listed by Michele Gubser.

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Michele Gubser

Agent at Compass

Listed by Compass · Broker phone: 3123191168 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 12789572· Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC· 9 days on PropertySimple

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6858 Riverside Drive, Berwyn, IL 60402

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