$315,000
SOLD FEB 4, 2026

1913 Birch Rd Homewood, IL 60430

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,645 Sq Ft
1953 Built

Recently Sold

$191 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Patio
  • Homewood-Flossmoor High School Rated A-
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of February 2026

Welcome to 1913 Birch Road - a charming 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home perfectly situated on a corner lot in Homewood's Southgate neighborhood. This home offers comfortable living across multiple levels with thoughtful updates throughout. The main floor features a bright living room, dining area, and a spacious eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom on this level provide easy main floor living or flexible space for guests or a home office. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and another full bath. A partially finished basement offers additional room to relax, play, or work from home. Between the home and the 1 car garage, the enclosed porch/sun room adds bonus space that can be enjoyed nearly year-round. Outside, the backyard deck is the perfect spot for morning coffee or summer cookouts. With a brand new roof, a functional layout, and a location close to parks, schools, and all that Homewood has to offer, this Southgate home is ready to welcome its next owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauren Roman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475175811 Listed on: 11/06/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Reiser

Century 21 Circle License #475149557

Century 21 Circle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,453

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 56 x 132

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,645 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Willow Elementary School
  • James Hart Middle School
  • Homewood-Flossmoor High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,453

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1645
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Willow School
  • High School: Homewood-Flossmoor High School
  • Middle/Junior School: James Hart School
  • Elementary School #2: Winston Churchill School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 56 x 132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7453
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2025
Closed on
Jan 15, 2026
Sold by
Carlson Maureen M and Carlson Donald L
Bought by
Sykes Robert and Moss Danielle
Seller's Agent
Lauren Roman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Reiser
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
5.04%
Views
120

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-36.43%
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Outstanding Balance
$314,429
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$16,095
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $315,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $315,000 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2026 02/04/26 Sold $315,000 +5.0% $191 / Sq Ft
12/10/2025 12/10/25 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2025 11/06/25 For Sale $299,900 -- $182 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $7,453 $24,000 $3,725 $20,275
2024 $7,453 $24,000 $3,725 $20,275
2023 $4,321 $24,000 $3,725 $20,275
2022 $4,321 $14,508 $3,166 $11,342
2021 $4,107 $14,508 $3,166 $11,342
2020 $4,182 $14,508 $3,166 $11,342
2019 $4,950 $16,364 $2,793 $13,571
2018 $4,460 $16,364 $2,793 $13,571
2017 $6,119 $16,364 $2,793 $13,571
2016 $6,058 $15,061 $2,607 $12,454
2015 $5,954 $15,061 $2,607 $12,454
2014 $5,867 $15,061 $2,607 $12,454
2013 $5,803 $16,057 $2,607 $13,450
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12508897

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 32-06-226-013-0000

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