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2236 Birchwood Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091
  • $1,495,000
  • STATUS: Pending
  • ON SITE: 33 Days
  • MLS #: 12394355
Pending
UPDATED: 32 min ago
$1,495,000
  • 5
    BEDS
  • N/A
    ACRES
  • 5
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1940
County:
Area:

School Information

Elementary School:
School District:
39

Description

Fall in love with this expansive 5-bedroom, 5.1-bath home, perfectly situated on an extra-deep 57x187 property on lovely tree lined Birchwood Avenue. Enter into a spacious and beautiful foyer that sets the tone for the warm and inviting interior. The formal dining room (currently being used as living room) is beautifully enhanced with elegant wallpaper and wainscoting, while the generous living room (currently being used as dining room) offers beautiful space for family and entertaining, with a large wood-burning fireplace. The open kitchen features a center island, walk-in pantry, and professionally painted cabinetry with updated hardware, and seamlessly flows into the expansive family room with loads of natural light and access to the outdoor patio. Completing the first floor is a renovated powder room and and large awesome mudroom with direct access to an oversized attached garage - perfect for everyday living! On the second level, enjoy the RARE and desirable convenience of 5 spacious bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms! The sun-filled primary suite offers a large walk-in closet, two additional closets, and an ensuite bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and step-in shower. There are 2 additional bedrooms which include ensuite baths, while the 5th bedroom is ideal for additional family space, a home office, or anything you wish with access to a full hall bathroom. The finished lower level offers fantastic recreational space, perfect for a media room or second family room, plus a one-of-a-kind play area featuring a professionally built "Ninja" gym with a foam pit, climbing wall, and swings. You will also find an optional 6th bedroom or office, full bath, and a laundry room with excellent storage. Outside, enjoy the paver patio and large, private backyard-ideal for play and entertaining. This special home has been beautifully updated, including beautiful new light fixtures, professional window treatments throughout and more. You will love living near parks, schools, the vibrant downtown Wilmette, Beach and more! Love where you live!

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2236 Birchwood Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091

  • Price: $1,495,000
  • Status: Pending
  • On Site: 33 Days
  • Updated: 32 min ago
  • MLS #: 12394355
5
Beds
5
Baths
1
½ Baths
N/A
Acres
1940
Built
Neighborhood:
Cook
County:
Cook
Area:
Cook
Elementary School:
Harper Elementary School
Middle School:
Wilmette Junior High School
High School:
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
School District:
39
Property Description
Fall in love with this expansive 5-bedroom, 5.1-bath home, perfectly situated on an extra-deep 57x187 property on lovely tree lined Birchwood Avenue. Enter into a spacious and beautiful foyer that sets the tone for the warm and inviting interior. The formal dining room (currently being used as living room) is beautifully enhanced with elegant wallpaper and wainscoting, while the generous living room (currently being used as dining room) offers beautiful space for family and entertaining, with a large wood-burning fireplace. The open kitchen features a center island, walk-in pantry, and professionally painted cabinetry with updated hardware, and seamlessly flows into the expansive family room with loads of natural light and access to the outdoor patio. Completing the first floor is a renovated powder room and and large awesome mudroom with direct access to an oversized attached garage - perfect for everyday living! On the second level, enjoy the RARE and desirable convenience of 5 spacious bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms! The sun-filled primary suite offers a large walk-in closet, two additional closets, and an ensuite bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and step-in shower. There are 2 additional bedrooms which include ensuite baths, while the 5th bedroom is ideal for additional family space, a home office, or anything you wish with access to a full hall bathroom. The finished lower level offers fantastic recreational space, perfect for a media room or second family room, plus a one-of-a-kind play area featuring a professionally built "Ninja" gym with a foam pit, climbing wall, and swings. You will also find an optional 6th bedroom or office, full bath, and a laundry room with excellent storage. Outside, enjoy the paver patio and large, private backyard-ideal for play and entertaining. This special home has been beautifully updated, including beautiful new light fixtures, professional window treatments throughout and more. You will love living near parks, schools, the vibrant downtown Wilmette, Beach and more! Love where you live!
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Colonial Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter Is Parking Included In Price Yes Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre Parking Features AsphaltGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedAttachedGarage Parking Total 2 Roof Asphalt Types 2 Stories Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Appliances MicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range Hood Approximate Finished Sq Ft 0 Basement Bathrooms YN Yes Basement Details FinishedFull Bathroom Separate Shower Bedrooms Below Grade 0 Bedrooms Total 5 Cooling Central AirZoned Dining Room Separate Fireplace Location Family RoomLiving RoomBasement Fireplaces Total 3 Flooring Hardwood Heating Natural GasForced AirZoned Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s)Separate Dining RoomPantry Laundry Features Sink Room Type Bedroom 5Walk In ClosetOfficeRecreation RoomPlay RoomFoyerMud Room Rooms Bedroom 5 (Second) Walk In Closet (Second) Office (Basement) (N/A) Recreation Rm (Basement) Play Room (Basement) Foyer (Main) Mud Room (Main) (N/A) (N/A) Bedroom 2 (Second) Bedroom 3 (Second) Bedroom 4 (Second) Dining Room (Main) Family Room (Main) Kitchen (Main) Laundry (Basement) Living Room (Main) Master Bedroom (Second) Rooms Total 12 Total Sq Ft 0 Unfinished Sqft 0 Window Features Window Treatments

Property Features

Additional Parcels YN No Age 81-90 Years Assessor Square Footage 3134 Association Fee 0 Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable Association Fee Includes None Built Before1978 YN Yes Corporate Limits Wilmette Currently Leased No Disability Access And Or Equipped No Electric 200+ Amp Service General Information School Bus ServiceCommuter BusCommuter Train Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required Master Association Fee YN No Mls Actual Status Pending New Construction YN No Other Equipment Security SystemCO DetectorsSump PumpSprinkler-LawnBackup Sump Pump;Multiple Water Heaters Ownership Fee Simple Rebuilt YN No Rural No Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions None Tax Annual Amount 22465 Tax Year 2023 Township New Trier Type Detached Single Water Source Public

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