Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom gem in the heart of North Riverside! Situated right across the street from the Forest Preserve and the Salt Creek Trail, this location offers the best of both worlds - small-town charm with unbeatable convenience. Enjoy quick access to major highways, nearby hospitals, and everyday shopping, all within a tight-knit community known for its year-round events and celebrations.    New homeowners will love being just blocks from the elementary and middle schools, with access to a top-rated high school. Inside, hardwood floors run throughout the main level, and the finished basement offers a versatile open family room ready to be used as a media room, playroom, home gym, or whatever fits your lifestyle, with the added peace of mind of a stop valve and ejector pump system. This home has been extensively updated, including a new 200A electrical service (2023), an 11.5kW EV charger (2024), paid-off solar panels (2024), a new electric tankless water heater (2025), A/C (2020), and a newer patio (2020). Smart Locks, Ring Camera System, Smart Garage, Hue Smart Lighting, and Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights all convey with the home. for modern, connected living.    Outside is your own backyard oasis - a beautifully maintained yard with a covered porch off the garage, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This is a space the current owners have truly enjoyed, and it shows. Pristine, move-in ready, and full of charm - don't miss your chance to make this North Riverside home yours!