This home's estimate is 11% lower than the average sale price ($594K) of 4 comparable homes.
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38 Birchwood Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
About this home
Fabulous opportunity to add on, build new or enjoy as is and restore this fabulous, EXPANDED home with massive family room addition and updated kitchen with center island! Nestled on an expansive .44 acre lot, this home is ideally located in sought-after Countryside filled with like-sized sprawling lots along with many million dollar plus homes/new construction. The sun-filled living room has French Doors opening to the magnificent 21'x17' family room which boasts striking beamed and vaulted ceilings adding to the immense architectural appeal. Windows and skylights are everywhere and there is a glass door leading out to the wraparound deck with built-in seating and planters and the extra-large backyard. Nearby is the kitchen featuring richly-hued cabinetry, attractive granite counters, stainless appliances and a big center island with glass display cabinetry and and is adjacent to a large dining area giving the entire space today's open look. There are two spacious bedrooms with organized, adjustable closets. The once-finished lower level provides a lot of extra square footage and had a rec room with inviting fireplace, which is virtually staged to give buyers an idea of what this lovely home once was and what it could become again. Oak hardwood flooring is throughout entire main level. SOLD AS-IS.
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Sale history for 38 Birchwood Rd
$241/sq ft
$235/sq ft
$247/sq ft
$129/sq ft
$55/sq ft
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Tax history for 38 Birchwood Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # Of Cars: 1
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Attached
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
- Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 1
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 2
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 2
- Room Information
- Room Type: Storage
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 21 x 13
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 21 x 17
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 07 x 06
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Bath: None
- Additional Rooms Information
- Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Basement: Full
- Basement Description: Unfinished
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters
- # of Rooms: 6
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Location: Basement
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Brick
- Age: 61-70 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 1 Story
- Model: RANCH
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property Currently Being Leased: No
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- General Information: School Bus Service
- Parcel Number: 04042030120000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 115 X 177 X 133 X 144
- Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
- Lot Features: Wooded
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,515.06
- Tax Year: 2021
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Cash
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Steam
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Park
- Homeowners Association Information
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 28
- Elementary School: Westmoor Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School District: 28
- Middle Or Junior School: Northbrook Junior High School
- High School District: 225
- High School: Glenbrook North High School
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: Countryside
- Township: Northfield
- Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
- Directions: Waukegan North of Dundee to Chestnut East (Right) to Birchwood Left to Home
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,684
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.44 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1955
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Cook County
- APN: 04042030120000
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Immediate
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1093 Sq. Ft. | $532,515 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 4689 Sq. Ft. | $1,726,132 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1456 Sq. Ft. | $578,348 |
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