$174,725

13 Birch Dr Putnam, IL 61560

Estimated payment $1,280/month

Total Views 5,227
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$146 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Countryside Views
  • Wooded Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gazebo

About This Home

Motivated seller! Look at this adorable, move in ready 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in rural, wooded area of Lake Thunderbird! Super nice lot to enjoy as you sit on the large deck off the back of the home! This home offers a very relaxed feeling, just like you are sitting at the beach when your sitting inside. Gives you that beach cottage feel! Come home to this beauty and immediately be taken away from the stress of work! All appliances will stay, they include the stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer/dryer combo. Seller will also be leaving, ice shanty, and shed. The gazebo on the back deck will also stay with the home. Much of the home has been updated over recent years. The shed is newer, home inside freshly painted within past few years, back deck stained, and the side deck to be stained soon. The front deck to be refurbished and stained soon also. Beautiful backyard with mature trees where you can also enjoy the wildlife as the deer walk through freely on a regular basis. This community there offers fishing, boating, swimming, hunting, a community club, camping, and so much more. Come check this home out, you will love the relaxing feeling of living in the wilderness! The deer walk around your yard as if it's their home! The beauty of nature is there for your enjoyment and so peaceful and tranquil. Folks, it doesn't get much better than this! There is room for a garage or a carport, just get your proper permits and you should be good! Come check this one out!

Listing Agent

Alice Green

Starved Rock Realty License #475136532 Listed on: 10/15/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,712

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $58 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Countryside Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Putnam County Primary & Elementary 535
  • 535 Putnam County Jr. High Middle School
  • 535 Putnam County High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Association fees include pool access, water access, clubhouse

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,712

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$58 per month

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral
  • Road Frontage: Hard Surface Road
  • Type: Wooded, Country View, Rural
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 5: Laundry, Dimensions: 6'x5', On Level: Main
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Exemptions: Owner
  • Fee Includes: Pool Access, Water Access, Clubhouse
  • General Features: Deck, Garden Shed, Laundry 1st Floor, Main Floor Primary, Fire-Pit/Fireplace, Gazebo, Storage Shed
  • Hoa Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Lot Acreage: 0.37
  • Lvt Date: 12/16/2025
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Electric
  • Style: Ranch
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: 111350
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Putnam County Primary & Elem 535
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Garage Type Driveway: Gravel
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Motivated seller! Look at this adorable, move in ready 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in rural, wooded area of Lake Thunderbird! Super nice lot to enjoy as you sit on the large deck off the back of the home! This home offers a very relaxed feeling, just like you are sitting at the beach when your sitting inside. Gives you that beach cottage feel! Come home to this beauty and immediately be taken away from the stress of work! All appliances will stay, they include the stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer/dryer combo. Seller will also be leaving, ice shanty, and shed. The gazebo on the back deck will also stay with the home. Much of the home has been updated over recent years. The shed is newer, home inside freshly painted within past few years, back deck stained, and the side deck to be stained soon. The front deck to be refurbished and stained soon also. Beautiful backyard with mature trees where you can also enjoy the wildlife as the deer walk through freely on a regular basis. This community there offers fishing, boating, swimming, hunting, a community club, camping, and so much more. Come check this home out, you will love the relaxing feeling of living in the wilderness! The deer walk around your yard as if it's their home! The beauty of nature is there for your enjoyment and so peaceful and tranquil. Folks, it doesn't get much better than this! There is room for a garage or a carport, just get your proper permits and you should be good! Come check this one out!
  • Rental License: No
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1200
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12'x12', On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9'x12', On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11'x11', On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 12'x11'
  • Family Room: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 12'x9', On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 12'x25'
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Siding, Vinyl
  • Roof: Shingle

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: LP Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 700

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2001

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 3712

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: 535 Putnam County HS
  • School District: Putnam County CUSD #535
  • Middle School: 535 Putnam County Jr. High

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Tax History

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
2024 $3,712 $51,480 $2,092 $49,388
2023 $2,999 $45,043 $1,831 $43,212
2022 $2,796 $40,516 $1,953 $38,563
2021 $2,694 $38,797 $1,870 $36,927
2020 $2,502 $30,372 $1,921 $28,451
2019 $2,371 $28,596 $1,878 $26,718
2018 $2,305 $27,235 $1,789 $25,446
2017 $2,207 $26,256 $1,789 $24,467
2016 $2,167 $25,006 $1,704 $23,302
2015 $1,933 $24,697 $1,683 $23,014
2014 $1,806 $23,844 $1,625 $22,219
2013 $1,897 $25,125 $1,712 $23,413
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/15/2025 10/15/25 For Sale $174,725 +34.4% $146 / Sq Ft
08/24/2020 08/24/20 Sold $130,000 +4.1% $108 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/12/2020 07/12/20 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2020 07/05/20 For Sale $124,900 +60.1% $104 / Sq Ft
02/09/2016 02/09/16 Sold $78,000 -8.1% $65 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/20/2016 01/20/16 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2015 12/15/15 For Sale $84,900 -- $71 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $126,000 --
Deed $112,500 --
Source: Public Records

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202507588

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 03-00-035-170