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  • $169,925

    13 Birch Dr, Putnam, IL 61560

    3beds
    2,400sqft
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    $1,243/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2001
    0.37 Acres Lot
    $167,300 Zestimate®
    $71/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beach cottage feelBack deck stained
    Motivated seller! Look at this adorable, move in ready 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the rural, wooded area of Lake Thunderbird! Super nice lot to enjoy as you sit on the large deck off the back of the home! This home offers a very relaxed feeling, just like you are sitting at the beach when your sitting inside. Gives you that beach cottage feel! Come home to this beauty and immediately be taken away from the stress of work! The home is immaculently kept, the crawl space is so clean you could practically eat off the floor! This is a great primary home, or it could be your getaway! All appliances will stay, they include the stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer/dryer combo. The gazebo on the back deck will also stay with the home. Much of the home has been updated over recent years. The shed is newer, home inside freshly painted within past few years, the back deck stained, and the side deck/stairs just stained last year. The front deck just updated with new wood in 2025. Beautiful backyard with mature trees where you can also enjoy the wildlife as the deer walk through freely on a regular basis. This community there offers fishing, boating, swimming, hunting, a community club, camping, and so much more. Come check this home out, you will love the relaxing feeling of living in the wilderness! The deer walk around your yard as if it's their home! The beauty of nature is there for your enjoyment and so peaceful and tranquil. Folks, it doesn't get much better than this! There is room for a garage or a carport, just get your proper permits and you should be good! Come check this one out! As a member of the community they offer regular water aerobics, exercise classes, they have hunting club where they supply blinds and stands. There are also hiking trails. Also fishing tournaments, boating, swimming, a community center, and so much more.
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    Listed by:

    Alice Green 815-488-9712,

    Starved Rock Realty

    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202603606MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 144
      • Dimensions: 12 x 12
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 108
      • Dimensions: 9 x 12
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 121
      • Dimensions: 11 x 11
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 132
      • Dimensions: 12 x 11
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 108
      • Dimensions: 12 x 9
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 300
      • Dimensions: 12 x 25
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Has basement: No
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,400
      • Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,200
      • Finished area below ground: 1,200

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Gravel
      Features
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Country
      Lot
      • Size: 0.37 Acres
      • Features: Rural
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0300035170

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 2001

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: City/Community
      • Water: City/Community

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: IL
      Location
      • Region: Putnam

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $71/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $154,440
      • Annual tax amount: $414,708
      • Price range: $169.9K - $169.9K
      • Date on market: 6/18/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 92 days
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Road surface type: Hard Surface Road

        Estimated market value

        $167,300

        $159,000 - $176,000

        $1,948/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/19/2026Pending sale$169,925$71/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202603606 Report a problem
        7/17/2026Contingent$169,925$71/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12635196 Report a problem
        5/1/2026Listed for sale$169,925-2.7%$71/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12635196 Report a problem
        4/1/2026Listing removed$174,725$73/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12496916 Report a problem
        10/21/2025Price change$174,725-5.5%$73/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12496916 Report a problem
        10/17/2025Listed for sale$184,925+48.1%$77/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12496916 Report a problem
        9/12/2020Listing removed$124,900$52/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Synergy #10770277 Report a problem
        9/2/2020Listed for sale$124,900$52/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Synergy #10770277 Report a problem
        9/2/2020Pending sale$124,900$52/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Synergy #10770277 Report a problem
        8/25/2020Listed for sale$124,900-3.9%$52/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Synergy #10770277 Report a problem
        8/24/2020Sold$130,000+4.1%$54/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10770277 Report a problem
        7/12/2020Pending sale$124,900$52/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Synergy #10770277 Report a problem
        7/6/2020Listed for sale$124,900+60.1%$52/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Synergy #10770277 Report a problem
        2/9/2016Sold$78,000-8.1%$33/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09102149 Report a problem
        1/25/2016Pending sale$84,900$35/sqft
        Source: Landmark Realty Of Illinois LLC #09102149 Report a problem
        12/15/2015Listed for sale$84,900-32.6%$35/sqft
        Source: Landmark Realty Of Illinois LLC #09102149 Report a problem
        11/7/2007Sold$126,000$53/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$3,712 +23.8%$51,480 +14.3%
        2023$2,999 +7.2%$45,043 +11.2%
        2022$2,796 +3.8%$40,516 +4.4%
        2021$2,694 +7.7%$38,797 +27.7%
        2020$2,502 +5.5%$30,372 +6.2%
        2019$2,371 +2.9%$28,596 +5%
        2018$2,305 +4.5%$27,235 +3.7%
        2017$2,207 +1.9%$26,256 +5%
        2016$2,167 +12.1%$25,006 +1.3%
        2015$1,933 +7%$24,697 +3.6%
        2014$1,806 -4.8%$23,844 -5.1%
        2013$1,897 +66.2%$25,125
        2012$1,142 -42%$25,125 -25.3%
        2011$1,971 -21.2%$33,643 -7%
        2010$2,500 +1.1%$36,174 -9.9%
        2009$2,474 $40,156
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 61560

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        30 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Putnam County Primary & Elem 535
        • Middle: 535 Putnam County Jr. High
        • High: 535 Putnam County HS
        • District: Putnam County CUSD #535

        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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