$175,000

1421 W Birchwood Ave Unit 3E Chicago, IL 60626

Rogers Park Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,517/month

Total Views 915
1 Bed
1 Bath
990 Sq Ft
$177 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • 5-minute walk to Jarvis Station
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 4-minute walk to Dubkin Playlot Park

About This Home

Bright and spacious 1 bed, 1 bath condo in the historic Birchwood Beach Condominiums, just steps from the lake.This top-floor home features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room complete with custom built-ins and a designated desk area, and a gas fireplace with stone surround. The light-filled sunroom is a true highlight, offering treetop views and an ideal setting for a reading nook, home office, or creative space. The separate dining room is filled with natural light from oversized windows, offers an additional storage closet, and provides plenty of space for entertaining. The kitchen features 42-inch cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and bar seating at the island. The generously sized bedroom, located just off the living room, includes crown molding and a large closet. The updated bathroom offers a Kohler vanity, custom built-in shelving, and a whirlpool tub. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, and central air with Nest thermostat. Located in a beautifully maintained building with terracotta facade, mosaic-tiled entry, and landscaped courtyard, in the heart of Rogers Park. Just one block to the beach and Red Line, minutes to Evanston, and close to neighborhood dining, shopping, entertainment and more!

Listing Agent

Mark Keppy

Baird & Warner License #475119708 Listed on: 08/27/2025

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,468

Year Built

  • Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2006

HOA Fees

  • $360 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 990 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 28 Units
  • Matt Association, Phone Number (312) 600-8896
  • Birchwood Beach Condos Subdivision
  • Property managed by PRG Management

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,468

Year Built

Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$360 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Courtyard
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Courtyard
  • Subdivision Name: Birchwood Beach Condos
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2006
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2006

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • LivingArea: 990
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 175000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off Site, Leased, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 360
  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: PRG Management
  • Management Contact Name: Matt
  • Management Phone: 312-600-8896

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 200
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2468
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 28

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $2,467 $19,476 $1,179 $18,297
2023 $2,384 $15,011 $943 $14,068
2022 $2,384 $15,011 $943 $14,068
2021 $2,349 $15,010 $943 $14,067
2020 $1,791 $11,144 $759 $10,385
2019 $1,807 $12,423 $759 $11,664
2018 $2,454 $12,423 $759 $11,664
2017 $2,111 $9,808 $681 $9,127
2016 $1,964 $9,808 $681 $9,127
2015 $1,797 $9,808 $681 $9,127
2014 $2,597 $13,999 $628 $13,371
2013 $2,546 $13,999 $628 $13,371
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $175,000 +16.7% $177 / Sq Ft
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Sold $150,000 +0.7% $172 / Sq Ft
02/16/2020 02/16/20 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2020 02/10/20 For Sale $149,000 -- $171 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $150,000 Proper Title Llc
Warranty Deed $221,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $120,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $160,333 New Conventional
Previous Owner $176,720 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $33,135 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12454874

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-29-307-025-1003