1443 W Birchwood Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Chicago,IL 60626
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,781 sqft
Price per Sqft $287
Subdivision Rogers Park
MLS Listing ID 12076262
Style Prairie
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1911
Annual Tax Amount $9,802
Tax Year 2022
Lot Dimensions 50 X 150
Property Description
Stunning vintage dream home on oversized lot with a yard to get lost in. Current owners have lived in this grand old Arts & Crafts gem for 30 years, letting the house itself direct tasteful upgrades to suit their 21st century lives--and quite possibly yours. A driveway leads from Birchwood Street to the garage instead of alley access, allowing for plenty of guest parking for social events. A huge backyard garden planted with a variety of perennials opens to the neighboring yard for a park-like feel of grand proportions. It's a magical setting with gorgeous old trees for birdwatching and just 1-1/2 blocks from the lakefront. A "waterfall" wooden stairway leads to the back porch and the door to the elegant, perfectly appointed, kitchen with a Bosch dishwasher, New GE Microwave & Samsung range/oven capable of air frying and more, KitchenAid refrigerator, and a Jenn-Air range with grilling capabilities. These modern appliances are nestled comfortably among natural wood cabinets that complement the original wood trim throughout the rest of this beautiful home. The long dining counter that seats family while those engaged in meal prep looks out over the peaceful arbor that is the backyard. A nearby powder room provides plenty of storage. Pause at the front door for a glimpse of a foyer with an original mosaic tile floor. The living room is generously proportioned and features a well-maintained woodburning fireplace. Original pocket-doors reveal a vintage dining room, complete with original stained-glass windows. What an inspiration for large Holiday dinners! Head upstairs and imagine relaxing in the comfort of one of the three bedrooms, all nicely sized-- particularly the primary bedroom and bath. Wish there were 4 bedrooms? Go downstairs to the finished basement suite. Now used as an office, it could fare equally well as an extra living space or 4th bedroom (with its own contemporary full bathroom, with shower). Practical people, the current owners invested in a flood control system to protect their investment and ensure a dry basement. Luckily for you, it comes with a lifetime guarantee transferrable to new owners. Other upgrades include replacing all lead pipes and water service lines. Every inch of this outstanding Rogers Park home provides new surprises. Like the vintage wall-mounted dial phone that actually works! Or the sound system wired from the shelves next to the fireplace to carry music throughout the home. Or dial-up a/c system that splits the access to cool, clean, refreshing air. Top it all off with a cedar shingle "Shaker" roof, true to the original roof of the home.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Community Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Skylight(s),Hardwood Floors,In-Law Arrangement,Bookcases,Ceiling - 9 Foot,Center Hall Plan,Historic/Period Mlwk,Beamed Ceilings,Some Window Treatment,Drapes/Blinds,Granite Counters,Separate Dining Room,Some Storm Doors,Plaster
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Indoor Grill,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Cooktop,Range Hood,Gas Cooktop
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit,Sink
Exterior
Garage Detached
Garage Spaces 1.0
Waterfront false
View Y/N true
Building
Story 2 Stories
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
New Construction false
Schools
School District 299,299,299
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany