$1,875,000
PENDING

Estimated payment $11,992/month

Total Views 2,907
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wine Refrigerator

About This Home

Nestled on a picturesque cul-de-sac in Swainwood, 1229 Alvin Court combines timeless charm with exceptional living space. This beautifully maintained home offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, thoughtfully designed for comfortable family living and effortless entertaining on a 1/3 of an acre. A welcoming center-entry foyer introduces the home's classic character. The spacious living room features hardwood floors, plantation shutters, a fireplace, custom built-ins, and a dry bar. The formal dining room is equally inviting with hardwood floors, corner built-ins, and a custom chandelier. The light and airy kitchen offers hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a sunny eat-in table area. The warm and inviting family room showcases knotty pine paneling and built-ins, while a charming sun porch provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy views of the backyard. Upstairs, the primary suite features hardwood floors, a newer bath, a walk-in closet, and beautiful treetop views. The second bedroom includes a private ensuite bath and walk-in closet, while three additional spacious bedrooms share a beautifully updated hall bath. The fully finished basement adds valuable recreation and entertaining space with extensive counter space for hosting family and friends. Storage is plentiful, including an attic with convenient pull-down stairs and ample storage space in the basement. Ideally located within walking distance to parks, pool, shopping, restaurants, train and library, the home provides easy access to everything Glenview has to offer, 1229 Alvin Court is a wonderful place to call home. District 34 and 225.

Listing Agent

Kathleen Doron

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475128739 Listed on: 07/21/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,001

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 114x113x92x98x22
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Lyon Elementary School
  • Springman Middle School
  • Glenbrook South High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Swainwood Subdivision, Colonial Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,001

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Swainwood
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Screened Porch, Foyer, Recreation Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Other
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lyon Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbrook South High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Springman Middle School
  • Elementary School #2: Pleasant Ridge Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 114x113x92x98x22
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20000.99
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $18,809 $129,000 $25,895 $103,105
2024 $18,809 $90,946 $21,806 $69,140
2023 $18,238 $90,946 $21,806 $69,140
2022 $18,238 $90,946 $21,806 $69,140
2021 $17,584 $76,644 $17,717 $58,927
2020 $17,477 $76,644 $17,717 $58,927
2019 $16,852 $84,225 $17,717 $66,508
2018 $16,248 $74,080 $15,332 $58,748
2017 $15,828 $74,080 $15,332 $58,748
2016 $15,142 $74,080 $15,332 $58,748
2015 $14,238 $62,414 $12,266 $50,148
2014 $13,990 $62,414 $12,266 $50,148
2013 $13,550 $62,414 $12,266 $50,148
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/03/2026 08/03/26 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2026 07/21/26 For Sale $1,875,000 -- --
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12701443

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-34-204-047-0000

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