2121 Birch Street

Closed 2/19/19
Closed 2/19/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$435,100
4 beds2,331 sqft
2121 Birch St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.21 acresLot Size
1962Year Built
$187/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

First time on the market since it was built in 1962! Original owner of 57 years takes solace that it's time for a new family to enjoy! Located in a highly sought after neighborhood in Park Ridge just walking distance to Franklin Elementary & Northwest Park. This spacious 4 bed and 2 full bath Ranch is a must see! Original Hardwood floors under the carpet! Walk in and be amazed at the large Living Room with lots of natural light and attached Dining Room. Galley Kitchen has plenty of cabinets and countertop...First time on the market since it was built in 1962! Original owner of 57 years takes solace that it's time for a new family to enjoy! Located in a highly sought after neighborhood in Park Ridge just walking distance to Franklin Elementary & Northwest Park. This spacious 4 bed and 2 full bath Ranch is a must see! Original Hardwood floors under the carpet! Walk in and be amazed at the large Living Room with lots of natural light and attached Dining Room. Galley Kitchen has plenty of cabinets and countertop space which overlook the open Family Room with a Stone Fireplace. This is a great room to spend time either with the family or a quiet night reading. The Master bedroom is complete with attached en suite! If you need more room, this spacious Ranch has a full unfinished basement which adds another 2300 sf! Whole House Generator, Furnace '11, large fenced in backyard. Great location which won't last long!

    Sold By Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    Listing closed: 02/19/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10250977

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 2121 Birch Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,781 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Park Ridge
    • Township: MAINE
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1962
    • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,016 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 64
    • Elementary School: FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
    • High School District: 207
    • High School: MAINE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 64
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Direction Faces: North
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 2331
    • Dining Room: L-shaped
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
    • Other Equipment: Sump Pump, Generator
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 2331
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2331
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4662
    • Main Sq Ft: 2331
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 64X144
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 2331
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 2331
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Photos Count: 29
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Size: 12X15
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 10X12
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Size: 10X11
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 4th Bedroom Size: 10X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Dining Room Size: 12X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Size: 15X20
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Galley
    • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Kitchen Size: 12X10
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Size: 20X12
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes

    Property History for 2121 Birch Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Feb 19, 2019

    Sold

    MRED #10250977

    		$435,100—
    Jan 20, 2019

    Pending

    MRED #10250977

    		—
    Jan 17, 2019

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10250977

    		$425,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    02/19/2019

    Sold

    MRED #10250977

    $435,100
    01/20/2019

    Pending

    MRED #10250977

    —
    01/17/2019

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10250977

    $425,000

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 2121 Birch Street

    Taxable ValueLand$11,722Additions$38,278Total$50,000
    Tax Record2023$12,670 ($1,056 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,331 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,331 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,017 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961CountyCOOKAPN09-22-416-010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 2121 Birch Street

    This home is within Maine Township Hsd 207 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Franklin Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Emerson Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Maine South High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Maine East High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Franklin Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Emerson Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Maine South High School
    Public9 to 12

    Maine East High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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