NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2068 Birch St Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated Value: $512,465 - $575,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,500 Sq Ft
$214/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 15, 2022

Last sale price $470,000 $188 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,709/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • South Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of November 2022

Amazing opportunity to own a totally remodeled sprawling ranch in the prime Des Plaines location! You will be impressed with the space this home has to offer, with over 2500 sqft on the main level and a finished basement. When you enter you are greeted with a nice-sized foyer leading to the enormous living room with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a stone fireplace. Beautifully updated kitchen with 42'' wood cabinets, crown moldings, granite countertops and mosaic glass backsplash, ss appliances, and a generous peninsula that opens to the official dining room perfect for family gatherings. The nice-size primary bedroom has his and her closets and the second bedroom has double closets as well. Enjoy a spa-like bathroom with double sink vanity and extra cabinets, separate shower, and jacuzzi bathtub. There is also an updated hall bathroom and a conveniently located mudroom off the rear entry. Hardwood floors throughout. The basement level is a dream! Designed for expansive family living and entertaining. Enjoy a huge recreation room with a beautiful custom, wooden ceiling, and bar. There is also a spacious family room and 2 additional bedrooms, 2nd kitchen, a full newer bath, and a storage room. Fantastic outdoor space with a cozy brick patio, fire pit, and fenced yard with gate for your privacy and oversized driveway for additional cars. Recent improvements: 2015- kitchen remodeled, brick paver walkway, covered stone and brick entrance with sidelites door, hardwood floors in dining room and kitchen, dining room addition. 2016- roof, gutters, soffits, and stucco on the house & garage. 2017-garage door opener. 2018-bathrooms remodeled. Upgraded electric and copper plumbing, 6-panel interior doors, outside doors, trims, casings, wood panel walls, recessed lighting, light fixtures, 2 sump pumps, and much more. Please find the whole list of updates in the additional documents section. Located near the O'Hare international airport, minutes from downtown Des Plaines, Rivers Casino, and Rosemont Outlet Mall, and easy access to highways I-90 & I-294. Near Lake Opeka which offers fishing, paddle boats, a golf course, a lake park playground with a splash pad, and picnic pavilions, just minutes away! This home will check all of your boxes! Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lucy Piechota

Hometown Real Estate Group LLC License #475122468 Listed on: 10/04/2022

Hometown Real Estate Group LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

James Miller

DIRECT BROKER LLC License #471002997

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,807

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 119x159x119x160
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dry Bar
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • South Elementary School
  • Iroquois Community Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,807

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2015
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1600
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork
  • LivingArea: 2500
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Foyer, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4100
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2500
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1600
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4100
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2500
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s),6 Panel Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Bathroom: None
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Fire Pit
  • List Price: 449900
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete,Side Drive
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Pantry-Closet,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • 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: South Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Iroquois Community School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4573
  • Lot Dimensions: 119X159X119X160
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8807.34
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2022
Closed on
Nov 14, 2022
Sold by
Landowski Jan and Landowski Katarzyna
Bought by
Burns Stephen and Burns Jeanne
Seller's Agent
Lucy Piechota
Hometown Real Estate Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
James Miller
DIRECT BROKER LLC
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
4.47%
Total Days on Market
5
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$536,116

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,116
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.30%
Original Mortgage
$305,500
Outstanding Balance
$297,801
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$238,315

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2014
Closed on
Apr 27, 2015
Sold by
Rios Mariela and Rojas Feliciana
Bought by
Landowski Jan and Landowska Katarzyna
Seller's Agent
Lisa Nowogurski
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marion Kowal
Illinois Real Estate Partners Inc
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$220,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.56%
Original Mortgage
$209,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2004
Sold by
Mikrut Yolanta B and Krynski Yolanta
Bought by
Rojas Feliciana and Rios Mariela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$311,200
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1995
Sold by
Kozak Stanislaw and Kozak Irene
Bought by
Mikrut Yolanta B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,600
Interest Rate
7.75%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Burns Stephen $470,000 Saturn Title
Landowski Jan $220,000 Fidelity National Title
Rojas Feliciana $389,000 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Mikrut Yolanta B $192,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Burns Stephen $305,500
Previous Owner Landowski Jan $187,000
Previous Owner Landowski Jan $209,000
Previous Owner Rojas Feliciano $80,000
Previous Owner Rojas Feliciana $348,000
Previous Owner Rojas Feliciana $43,500
Previous Owner Rojas Feliciana $311,200
Previous Owner Mikrut Yolanta B $153,600
Closed Rojas Feliciana $77,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2022 11/15/22 Sold $470,000 +4.5% $188 / Sq Ft
10/10/2022 10/10/22 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2022 10/04/22 For Sale $449,900 +104.5% $180 / Sq Ft
04/27/2015 04/27/15 Sold $220,000 0.0% $113 / Sq Ft
11/26/2014 11/26/14 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2014 11/17/14 Price Changed $220,000 0.0% $113 / Sq Ft
11/17/2014 11/17/14 For Sale $220,000 +12.8% $113 / Sq Ft
08/28/2014 08/28/14 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2014 08/21/14 Price Changed $195,000 -2.5% $100 / Sq Ft
08/15/2014 08/15/14 Price Changed $200,000 -11.1% $103 / Sq Ft
07/31/2014 07/31/14 For Sale $225,000 -- $115 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $8,383 $36,000 $14,940 $21,060
2023 $8,383 $36,000 $14,940 $21,060
2022 $8,383 $36,000 $14,940 $21,060
2021 $8,889 $32,247 $12,450 $19,797
2020 $8,807 $32,247 $12,450 $19,797
2019 $8,828 $36,233 $12,450 $23,783
2018 $8,404 $31,536 $10,956 $20,580
2017 $8,273 $31,536 $10,956 $20,580
2016 $8,069 $31,536 $10,956 $20,580
2015 $7,828 $28,516 $9,462 $19,054
2014 $7,679 $28,516 $9,462 $19,054
2013 $7,470 $28,516 $9,462 $19,054
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11644840

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-28-301-042-0000