521 River Ridge Drive — St. Charles, IL 60175
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St. Charles, IL 60175

521 River Ridge Drive

$1,250,000
5 beds · 6 baths · 6,461 sqft
Listed at $1,250,000 5 days on market $19,959/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to exceptional 521 River Ridge Drive in the coveted Rivers Edge subdivision of St. Charles! This stunning custom Didier home, a former Gallery of Homes model, offers 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms within a beautifully designed floor plan. The exterior showcases brick, stone, and cedar accents, professional landscaping on a half-acre lot, and a grand arched wood front door with glass. A walk-out basement and zoned HVAC complete the home's thoughtful design. Located just minutes from Fox River trails, downtown St. Charles, and St. Charles North High School, this home blends everyday convenience with timeless elegance. Step inside to hardwood floors, a dramatic two-story foyer, and a main level designed for both comfortable living and entertaining. The chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry with crown molding, a walk-in pantry, Sub-Zero built-in refrigerator, gas cooktop, granite island, and a sunroom with skylight and ceiling fan. The spacious 18x22 family room offers a gas-assisted wood-burning stone fireplace, coffered ceiling, and built-in storage cubbies. Formal living and dining rooms, a first-floor office with judges paneling, mudroom, and a generous laundry room complete the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat with a gas fireplace, tray ceiling, custom lighting, and a large walk-in closet with laundry chute. The luxurious his-and-her bathrooms include walk-in tile showers, dual vanities, and a freestanding soaking tub. Additional bedrooms feature Jack & Jill baths, a princess suite with private bath, and ample closet space with built-in organizers. The fully finished walk-out basement includes in-floor heating, a family room with a brick gas fireplace, a gym with mirrored wall, a spacious fifth bedroom, full bath, and abundant storage with impressive 14-foot ceilings. The 3-car insulated and heated garage is outfitted with epoxy flooring, built-in shelving, a slate wall storage system, hot and cold water, a basketball hoop, and extended driveway parking. This home beautifully combines luxury, craftsmanship, and functionality-an exceptional opportunity in St. Charles. Updates: Extended Deck (2026) Second Paver Patio (2022) Interior Paint (2023) Refinished Hardwood Floors (2023) Carpeting (2023) Finished Basement (2023) Updated Second Bath (2022) Updated Powder Room (2022) Dishwasher (2020) Water Heater (2022) Furnaces (2021) Water Softener (2019) Roof (2016)

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,250,000
List price
6,461
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
5 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
2002
Year built
0.51 ac
Lot size
3
Garage spaces
$19,959
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
5
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirRadiantSep Heating Systems - 2+ZonedRadiant Floor
Cooling
Central AirZoned
Appliances
Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliance(s)Humidifier
Parking
Garage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
BrickCedarStone
Equipment
Water-Softener OwnedSecurity SystemCO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Sump Pump
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Wild Rose Elementary School
St. Charles, IL
📍2.0 mi🚗5 min🚶48 min
M Middle school
Wredling Middle School
St. Charles, IL
📍2.6 mi🚗7 min🚶63 min
H High school
St Charles North High School
St. Charles, IL
📍0.2 mi🚗1 min🚶6 min
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
  • Wredling Sports Complex 0.2 mi
  • Red Gate Park 0.3 mi
  • Thornley Park 0.8 mi
  • Silver Glen Park 1.3 mi
  • Riverbend Community Park 1.5 mi
  • Primrose Farm Park 1.5 mi
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 20, 2026
SoldThis listing
$1,273,000
Apr 16, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$1,250,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Compass · Alicia Brooks · 630-248-0479
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12594185
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