1198 Riverside, Belvidere, IL 61008

One of a Kind Charming Ranch-Style home nestled on 5 acres with an Amazing 2 Story Outbuilding in Boone County!! From the moment you arrive, you ll appreciate the wide-open surroundings, mature trees, and the feeling of quiet country living yet still conveniently close to shopping, dining and interstate access. This home features a warm and inviting layout with several bright living spaces, thoughtfully designed rooms, and plenty of windows that bring the outdoors in. The original living and dining rooms welcome you to sit and relax awhile. The gorgeous great room has soaring ceilings of wood beams, a 2 sided fireplace with French doors leading to a cozy cedar sided bonus room/library/home office. At the heart of the home is the expansive kitchen. Enjoy the double oven, stainless appliances, eat in area, handy moveable prep island plus 3 convenient pantries for all your Costco runs. There is a main floor laundry and a full mudroom with lots of cabinets perfect for a pet lodge, sewing room or whatever you may need. Watch the gorgeous change of seasons out on the large deck which has been recently updated with no-maintenance deck boards. With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths on the main floor, no one will be late for work or school! Beautiful hardwood floors in the master bedroom and the dedicated bathroom with a step in shower. The other bedrooms also have solid hardwood floors. The lower level offers a rec room for everyone to hang out in, a 4th full bath, a workshop and a full walk out to a covered area to sit and watch the wildlife. The attached 3.5 car garage is oversized for large trucks, trailers and your toys. Several recent updates including an all new driveway 2025, new heating system in the outbuilding 2025, 2 furnaces with air cleaners 2017, new roof 2018, washer/dryer 2018, gutter guards on the house and outbuilding, AC 2020, fireplace insert 2023. Outside, 5 acres of land give you endless possibilities your own animals, gardening, hobby farming, recreation, or simply savoring the privacy and tranquility. The 30x60 2 story outbuilding offers a concrete floor, wood stove and it's own propane heat source. The circle driveway has been completely restored and provides ample parking for large gatherings. This location is so ideal! Belvidere District 100 Schools, Belvidere North High School, 5 min to I90, Javon Bea Hospital, Costco and so many dining and shopping choices! Whether you re relaxing in 1 of the many cozy living rooms, cooking in the well-appointed kitchen, or stepping out to enjoy the views, this home makes everyday living easy and enjoyable. Quick close possible so see it today!!