742 East Baldwin Road

Virtual TourNew
Virtual TourNew
Gallery Image 1
Gallery Image 2
Gallery Image 3
Gallery Image 4
Gallery Image 5
Gallery Image 6
Gallery Image 7
Gallery Image 8
Gallery Image 9
Gallery Image 10
Gallery Image 11
Gallery Image 12
Gallery Image 13
Gallery Image 14
Gallery Image 15
Gallery Image 16
Gallery Image 17
Gallery Image 18
Gallery Image 19
Gallery Image 20
Gallery Image 21
Gallery Image 22
$399,900
3 beds1,188 sqft$337/sqft
742 E Baldwin Rd, Palatine, IL 60074
Est: $2,650/moGet pre-approved

Description

Move In Now. Make It Yours Over Time. Some homes ask you to finish every project before you can settle in. This one gives you a comfortable place to start, with meaningful updates already completed and plenty of opportunity to make it your own over time. Set in Palatine's Willow Wood neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level offers hardwood floors, large windows, updated bathrooms, a fenced backyard, and flexible spaces that work for everyday life. The bright living room flows into a separate...Move In Now. Make It Yours Over Time. Some homes ask you to finish every project before you can settle in. This one gives you a comfortable place to start, with meaningful updates already completed and plenty of opportunity to make it your own over time. Set in Palatine's Willow Wood neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level offers hardwood floors, large windows, updated bathrooms, a fenced backyard, and flexible spaces that work for everyday life. The bright living room flows into a separate dining area with a built-in window seat and hidden storage. The kitchen is clean, functional, and ready to use as it is. When the time is right, future updates can reflect your own style while adding value and building equity. One of the home's standout features is the custom office built into the third bedroom. With extensive cabinetry, shelving, drawers, and workspace, it's ready for remote work, studying, creative projects, household organization, or a combination of all four. The screened porch adds approximately 350 square feet of covered outdoor living space. A ceiling fan, multiple electrical outlets, and covers for the screened windows make it easy to enjoy across three seasons. It's a comfortable place for morning coffee, casual meals, hobbies, or relaxing while overlooking the yard. Downstairs, the insulated lower level already has a finished ceiling, recessed lighting, and a completed full bathroom. Much of the foundational work is already done, giving the next owner a strong head start toward a recreation room, gym, workshop, studio, or additional flexible living space. The listed square footage doesn't include the lower level or the large screened porch, two spaces that add flexibility well beyond the home's above-grade footprint. Several major systems have already been addressed. The furnace and central air were installed in 2016, the roof was replaced in 2018, the self-cleaning water heater was installed in 2020, and the humidifier was added in 2023. The HVAC system and humidifier have been serviced yearly by Allied, a local Palatine heating and air-conditioning company. Newer washer and dryer are also included. Outside, the approximately .21-acre property offers a fenced backyard, mature trees, and established landscaping designed by a master gardener. An existing lawn sprinkler system is also present, although the seller doesn't know its current operating condition. Quick access to Route 53 and the Palatine and Arlington Park Metra stations helps make commuting and everyday travel easier. The home is served by Virginia Lake Elementary School, Winston Campus Middle School, and Palatine High School. A comfortable home today, with room to create even more value tomorrow. Offered as-is.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/07/2026 03:44 PM

  1. Listed by Mari Van Meter • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage
    P: (630)-267-1808 C: (630)-267-1808 Mari.L.VanMeter@gmail.com;Mari@MyRealtorMari.com

Property Details for 742 East Baldwin Road

Status
New
MLS #
12727695
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$7,411 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Detached Single / Detached Single-Split Level
Year Built
1961
Lot Size
0.21 AC / 9,234 SF
County
Cook County
Area
Palatine
Subdivision
Willow Wood
Township
Wheeling
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Architectural Style
Ranch, Split Level

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage
Add your commute

Virtual Tour

Building Information for 742 East Baldwin Road

Stories-Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,234 SF

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$2,650 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,033

Property Taxes

$618

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 742 East Baldwin Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 15
  • Elementary School: Virginia Lake Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Winston Campus Middle School
  • High School District: 211
  • High School: Palatine High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 15
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced, Chain Link
  • Levels: Split Level
  • Type: Split Level
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.212
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1188
  • Flood Zone: No
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 22
  • Habitable Residence: Yes
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Other Media
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 9X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X15
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X21
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 14X25

Property History for 742 East Baldwin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 7, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12696073

$425,000—
Aug 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12727695

$399,900—
Jul 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12696073

$425,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/07/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12696073

$425,000
08/07/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12727695

$399,900
07/23/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12696073

$425,000

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

Public Records for 742 East Baldwin Road

Taxable ValueLand$8,765Additions$27,235Total$36,000
Tax Record2023$7,411 ($618 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,188 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,188 SqFtLot Size9,226 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1962CountyCOOKAPN02-14-417-020-0000

Schools near 742 East Baldwin Road

This home is within Township Hsd 211 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Virginia Lake Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Winston Campus Jr High School
Public - 6 to 8
Palatine High School
Public - 9 to 12
Winston Campus Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Virginia Lake Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Winston Campus Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Palatine High School
Public9 to 12

Winston Campus Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 60074

$200,000 | 1275 East Baldwin Lane, Unit 504, Palatine, IL 60074
New

$200,000

2
Bedrooms
1,196
Square Feet

1275 East Baldwin Lane, Unit 504, Palatine, IL 60074

$274,900 | 2177 Dogwood Lane, Unit 2177, Palatine, IL 60074
1/22

$274,900

3
Bedrooms
1,308
Square Feet

2177 Dogwood Lane, Unit 2177, Palatine, IL 60074

$549,000 | 1050 East Kitson Drive, Palatine, IL 60074
1/30
Virtual Tour

$549,000

3
Bedrooms
2,646
Square Feet
0.2
Acres

1050 East Kitson Drive, Palatine, IL 60074

$849,000 | 671 West Lake Cook Road, Palatine, IL 60074
1/47
Open: 8/8 12:00PM - 02:00PM

$849,000

5
Bedrooms
3,434
Square Feet
0.42
Acres

671 West Lake Cook Road, Palatine, IL 60074

$375,000 | 1005 East Lilac Drive, Palatine, IL 60074
1/16
Listed By @properties

$375,000

3
Bedrooms
1,008
Square Feet
0.24
Acres

1005 East Lilac Drive, Palatine, IL 60074

$599,900 | 639 Newkirk Lane, Palatine, IL 60074
@properties Coming Soon

$599,900

4
Bedrooms
2,543
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

639 Newkirk Lane, Palatine, IL 60074

$865,000 | 946 East Krista Court, Palatine, IL 60074
1/52

$865,000

4
Bedrooms
3,644
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

946 East Krista Court, Palatine, IL 60074

$450,000 | 1305 East Sanborn Drive, Palatine, IL 60074
1/32
Open: 8/8 02:00PM - 04:00PMVirtual Tour

$450,000

4
Bedrooms
1,960
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

1305 East Sanborn Drive, Palatine, IL 60074

$224,900 | 831 East Carriage Lane, Unit 2, Palatine, IL 60074
1/37
Open: 8/9 11:00AM - 01:00PM

$224,900

2
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

831 East Carriage Lane, Unit 2, Palatine, IL 60074

Explore Nearby Homes

More information about 742 East Baldwin Road, Palatine, IL 60074

742 East Baldwin Road is a single family home for sale in Palatine, IL 60074. This property was listed for sale on August 7, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage, it's currently listed at $399,900. This listing's school districts are Township Hsd 211 School District, Palatine Central Consolidated School District 15. Nearby schools include Virginia Lake Elementary School, Winston Campus Jr High School and Palatine High School. 742 East Baldwin Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,188 sqft single family home built in 1961.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 08/07/2026 03:44 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.