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$1,495,000
15 Days On Site

2236 Birchwood Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active Under Contract
5
Beds
6
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
1940
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass
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Fall in love with this expansive 5-bedroom, 5.1-bath home, perfectly situated on an extra-deep 57x187 property on lovely tree lined Birchwood Avenue. Enter into a spacious and beautiful foyer that sets the tone for the warm and inviting interior. The formal dining room (currently being used as living room) is beautifully enhanced with elegant wallpaper and wainscoting, while the generous living room (currently being used as dining room) offers beautiful space for family and entertaining, with a large wood-burning fireplace. The open kitchen features a center island, walk-in pantry, and professionally painted cabinetry with updated hardware, and seamlessly flows into the expansive family room with loads of natural light and access to the outdoor patio. Completing the first floor is a renovated powder room and and large awesome mudroom with direct access to an oversized attached garage - perfect for everyday living! On the second level, enjoy the RARE and desirable convenience of 5 spacious bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms! The sun-filled primary suite offers a large walk-in closet, two additional closets, and an ensuite bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and step-in shower. There are 2 additional bedrooms which include ensuite baths, while the 5th bedroom is ideal for additional family space, a home office, or anything you wish with access to a full hall bathroom. The finished lower level offers fantastic recreational space, perfect for a media room or second family room, plus a one-of-a-kind play area featuring a professionally built "Ninja" gym with a foam pit, climbing wall, and swings. You will also find an optional 6th bedroom or office, full bath, and a laundry room with excellent storage. Outside, enjoy the paver patio and large, private backyard-ideal for play and entertaining. This special home has been beautifully updated, including beautiful new light fixtures, professional window treatments throughout and more. You will love living near parks, schools, the vibrant downtown Wilmette, Beach and more! Love where you live!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,495,000
Days On Site 
15 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
N/A
Total Baths 
6
Full Baths 
5
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1940
MLS® Number 
12394355
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$22,465
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a week agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a week agoStatus changed to Active Under Contract
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerOn SiteAttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range Hood
Basement 
Sump PumpFinishedFull
Cooling 
Central AirZoned
Electric 
200+ Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomLiving Room
Fireplaces 
3
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced AirZoned
Interior 
Walk-In Closet(s)Entrance FoyerPantry
Laundry Features 
Sink
Window Features 
Window TreatmentsSkylight(s)
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 14X14Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 16X13Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 13X13Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 12X9Level - Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 13X12Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 18X18Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 6X9Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 13X16Level - MainDescription - Island,Pantry-Closet,Granite Counters
Laundry 
Dimensions - 12X8Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 12X22Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 26X24Level - Second
Mud Room 
Dimensions - 18X6Level - Main
Office 
Dimensions - 12X11Level - Basement
Play Room 
Dimensions - 19X22Level - Basement
Recreation Rm 
Dimensions - 19X21Level - Basement
Walk In Closet 
Dimensions - 4X14Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Vinyl SidingBrick
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Roof 
Asphalt
Windows/Doors 
Window TreatmentsSkylight(s)
Community Features
MLS Area 
Wilmette
School District 
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Township 
New Trier
Schools
School District
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Elementary School
Harper Elementary School
Middle School
Wilmette Junior High School
High School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass



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