Welcome to the perfect blend of comfort, character, and opportunity in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath home, ideally located near downtown Riverside. Hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace create a warm, timeless feel as you step into the living room, which flows seamlessly into the dining room and kitchen - a layout designed for easy everyday living and effortless entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a nicely sized full bathroom. One of the bedrooms offers access to a large walk-up attic, presenting huge potential for future expansion. The partially finished basement features a versatile family room - perfect for movie nights, a play space, and a home office area. Outside, enjoy a spacious backyard with a large deck, ideal for quiet mornings, summer evenings, or gathering with friends. Fantastically located, only a block and a half away from downtown shops, restaurants, parks, and the Metra, this home offers move-in ready comfort with room to grow! Notable recent updates include: deck stained (2024), dishwasher (2024), all new siding and gutters (2023), chimney liner (2023), driveway (2022), partially finished basement with egress window (2021), overhead sewer (2020), new plumbing with copper pipes (2016), new windows (approx 2015)