Charming and well-maintained ranch home offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for comfortable one-level living. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features a bright and inviting living room highlighted by a large picture window that fills the space with natural light. The eat-in kitchen includes Fridge and Range and offers a functional layout for everyday living. The master bedroom features hardwood flooring, and there is potential for additional hardwood flooring in other areas of the home under carpet. A convenient mud room with washer and dryer is located just off the kitchen and provides easy access to the spacious backyard and patio-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upgraded bathroom. Additional highlights include a basement with great storage space and outside access only. Roof and gutters replaced in 2015(per previous seller). Great yard offering plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. Ideally located near Randall Road shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, with easy access to major routes and just about 15 minutes to the Metra-making commuting a breeze.
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$245,000
1208 Birch St, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
2beds
832sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
8,481.13 Square Feet Lot
$245,700 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$1,756 Estimated rent
Home value
$245,700
$229,000 - $263,000
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Upgraded bathroomEat-in kitchen
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Listing courtesy of:
Maureen Forgette, ABR,AHWD,CRS,E-PRO,PMN,PSA,SRES (815)354-4236,
Century 21 Integra
Bought with:
Socorro Sanchez
103 Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12635617
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X22
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Cellar,Exterior Entry,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,504
- Total interior livable area: 832 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,481 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 X 140
Details
- Parcel number: 1920403009
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Details
- Builder model: Ranch
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake In The Hills
- Subdivision: Lake In The Hills Estates
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $245,000+2.1%$294/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12635617 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Pending sale | $239,900$288/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12635617 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Contingent | $239,900$288/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12635617 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900+99.9%$288/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12635617 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2016 | Sold | $120,000-2.4%$144/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09343450 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2016 | Price change | $123,000-5.3%$148/sqft |
Source: Elm Street REALTORS #09343450 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $129,900$156/sqft |
Source: Elm Street REALTORS #09343450 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,954 +6.2% | $57,925 +11.8% |
| 2023 | $3,723 -10.7% | $51,806 +8.8% |
| 2022 | $4,169 +3.5% | $47,595 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $4,027 +2.3% | $44,340 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $3,937 | $42,770 +4.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $40,936 +29.3% |
| 2018 | $3,110 +1.5% | $31,660 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $3,063 +151.1% | $29,826 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $1,220 | $27,974 -20.4% |
| 2013 | $1,220 | $35,137 -14.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $41,187 -6.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $44,018 -9.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $48,564 |
| 2008 | -- | $48,564 +8.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $44,872 +4.9% |
| 2005 | $1,020 +4.7% | $42,784 +7% |
| 2004 | $974 -16.8% | $40,000 +7.4% |
| 2003 | $1,171 -2.9% | $37,227 +7% |
| 2002 | $1,205 -3.2% | $34,792 +5.7% |
| 2001 | $1,245 +1.4% | $32,904 +3.7% |
| 2000 | $1,228 | $31,730 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60156
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lake In The Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Algonquin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 8/10Harry D Jacobs High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lake In The Hills Elementary Sch
- Middle: Westfield Community School
- High: H D Jacobs High School
- District: 300
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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