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$599,500

2256 Birchwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645
3 Beds2 Baths2,164 sqft4 days
2256 Birchwood Avenue·Chicago, IL 60645
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
2,164Sq Ft
1939Year Built
About This Home

PRIDE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP IS EVIDENT WITH THIS RECENTLY UPDATED AND SPRAWLING 3 BEDROOM RANCH LOCATED ON A TREE-LINE STREET IN A QUIET POCKET OF CHICAGO'S WEST RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD. A WARM AND WELCOMING FOYER USHERS YOU INTO THE HOME. A MASSIVE LIVING ROOM WITH A LARGE SOUTH-FACING BAY WINDOW PLUS TWO ADDITIONAL LARGE WINDOWS BATHES THE LIVING ROOM IN NATURAL SUNLIGHT AND FRAMES VIEWS OF THE FENCED-IN, LANDSCAPED FRONT YARD. LIVING ROOM HAS AN ATTRACTIVE STONE CLAD WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE FLANKED BY CUSTOM BUILT-INS. ADDITIONAL CUSTOM BUILT-INS CONTINUE WRAPPING THEIR WAY AROUND THE LIVING ROOM PROVIDING PLENTY OF STORAGE AND AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO DISPLAY BOOKS, ARTWORK, AND CHERISHED BELONGINGS. TRACK LIGHTING AND PUCK LIGHTING ON DIMMERS ALONG WITH CUSTOM WINDOW BLINDS FINISH THE SPACE. OFF THE LIVING ROOM IS AN INVITING FAMILY ROOM WITH VIEWS OF THE PRIVATE REAR YARD. GLASS FRENCH DOORS LEAD OUT OF THE FAMILY ROOM AND INTO A THREE-SEASON SUN ROOM. THE BRIGHT AND SUNNY DINING ROOM HAS A GENEROUSLY-SIZED WEST-FACING BAY WINDOW. AN UPDATED KITCHEN HAS NEWER STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, PLENTIFUL GRANITE COUNTERS WITH MATCHING FULL SLAB GRANITE BACKSPLASH, AND A BUILT-IN PANTRY. THE MUD ROOM HAS A SECOND SHALLOW PANTRY FOR ADDITIONAL KITCHEN STORAGE NEEDS PLUS ACCESS TO BOTH THE REAR AND SIDE YARDS. THE BIG PRIMARY BEDROOM IS OUTFITTED WITH AN EXTRA-DEEP CLOSET WITH CLOSET ORGANIZERS, HAS FOUR LARGE WINDOWS, AND NEUTRAL GRAY CARPETING. THE SECOND BEDROOM IS ALSO BIG WITH PLENTY OF ROOM FOR AN OVERSIZED BED AND ADDITIONAL BEDROOM FURNITURE. A THIRD BEDROOM (CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A HOME OFFICE) HAS A BIG BAY WINDOW AND BUILT-IN STORAGE. BOTH BATHROOMS AND HAVE ORIGINAL TILE WORK IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND THE FULL BATHROOM HAS ITS OWN LINEN CLOSET. GORGEOUS HICKORY HARDWOOD FLOORING IS THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE HOME AND THE FLOORING WAS RECENTLY SANDED AND RE-STAINED. OVERSIZED CROWN MOLDING IS THROUGHOUT AND THERE'S ALSO AN ATTACHED GREENHOUSE WITH SOUTHERN, EASTERN, AND WESTERN EXPOSURES. STORAGE IS ABUNDANT PLUS THERE'S ATTIC STORAGE TOO. NO EXPENSE WAS SPARED WITH THE HOME'S EXTENSIVE RECENT UPDATES. THERE'S NEW DUCT WORK THROUGHOUT. HEATED FLOORING EXTENDS ACROSS THE ENTIRE HOME AND THERE'S ALSO A NEWER GAS FORCED AIR FURNACE AND NEWER CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING. ELECTRICAL SERVICE WAS IS UPGRADED TO 200 AMP SERVICE. ELECTRICAL SERVICE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FROM THE HOME TO THE GARAGE FOR AN EVENTUAL ELECTRIC CAR CHARGER. NEWER COPPER PLUMBING IS THROUGHOUT. THE INSTA-HEAT BOILER IS NEWER. ALL KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY ROOM APPLIANCES WERE RECENTLY REPLACED. A SECURITY SYSTEM WITH VIDEO MONITORING WAS ADDED INTO THE HOME. IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOME AS WELL WITH WORK DONE TO THE BRICKWORK PLUS NEWER STONE WINDOW SILLS ADDED FOR ALL WINDOWS. BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR CONCRETE WALKWAYS WERE RECENTLY REPLACED AND THERE'S NEWER FRONT AND REAR YARD FENCING TOO. THIS HOME'S OVERSIZED LOT IS SECLUDED: A TRUE URBAN OASIS. THE YARD FEATURES AN EXPANSIVE CONCRETE PATIO, A FIRE PIT, A STORAGE SHED, PLUS PLENTY OF GREEN SPACE. THE OVERSIZED TWO AND A HALF CAR GARAGE AFFORDS YOU PLENTY OF ADDITIONAL STORAGE AND IT COMES WITH A SIDE GARAGE PARTY DOOR TOO. ALL THAT THE NORTH SIDE OF CHICAGO, EVANSTON, AND SKOKIE HAVE TO OFFER IS NEARBY. NO FEWER THAN THREE CTA TRAIN LINES - THE RED, PURPLE AND YELLOW - ARE ONLY .7 OF A MILE AWAY. SEVERAL BUS LINES ARE NEARBY INCLUDING THE 215 CRAWFORD-HOWARD, 97 SKOKIE, AND WESTERN 49B ALL .1 OF A MILE AWAY; PLUS THE 206 EVANSTON CIRCULATOR AND 201 CENTRAL RIDGE ONLY .2 OF A MILE AWAY. SEVERAL GYMS, PUBLIC PARKS, GROCERY STORES, SCHOOLS, RESTAURANTS AND COFFEE SHOPS ARE CLOSE BY. A PROPERTY AS UNIQUE AND AS WELL CARED FOR AS THIS HOME IS A RARITY SO SCHEDULE YOUR SHOWING TODAY AND PLAN ON BEING IMPRESSED!

MLS# 12497609Listed October 20, 2025ResidentialRanch
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms3
Total Bathrooms2
Full Baths1
Half Baths1
Total Rooms7

Size & Structure

Living Area2,164 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces1
Year Built1939
Lot Size6952

Location

CountyCook
TownshipNorth Chicago
Zip Code60645

Financial

List Price$599,500
Price / Sq Ft$277
Annual Taxes (2023)$9,416
Monthly Tax Est.$785
Parcel #11303070870000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherPortable DishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Forced AirRadiantRadiant Floor

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

None

Laundry

Main Level

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Exterior & Lot

Construction

BrickLimestone

Exterior Features

Fire Pit

Patio & Porch

Patio

Lot Features

Corner LotIrregular Lot
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake MichiganPublic

Electric

Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service

Parking

AsphaltGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$9,416
Tax Year 2023
Monthly Tax Est.
$785
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$277
per square foot
Property Location

2256 Birchwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645 — Cook County

$599,500
$277 / sqft
2256 Birchwood Avenue
3 bd2 ba2,164 sqft
VL
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Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
4 days on market
3-car garage
1 fireplace
6952
$9,416/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$3,935
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$3,151/mo
Property Tax
$785/mo
$599,500
20% — $119,900
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$479,600
Down Payment
$119,900

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Compass
Agent: Mario Greco
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