Bright and spacious 1 bed, 1 bath condo in the historic Birchwood Beach Condominiums, just steps from the lake.This top-floor home features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room complete with custom built-ins and a designated desk area, and a gas fireplace with stone surround. The light-filled sunroom is a true highlight, offering treetop views and an ideal setting for a reading nook, home office, or creative space. The separate dining room is filled with natural light from oversized windows, offers an additional storage closet, and provides plenty of space for entertaining. The kitchen features 42-inch cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and bar seating at the island. The generously sized bedroom, located just off the living room, includes crown molding and a large closet. The updated bathroom offers a Kohler vanity, custom built-in shelving, and a whirlpool tub. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, and central air with Nest thermostat. Located in a beautifully maintained building with terracotta facade, mosaic-tiled entry, and landscaped courtyard, in the heart of Rogers Park. Just one block to the beach and Red Line, minutes to Evanston, and close to neighborhood dining, shopping, entertainment and more!
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$202,000
1421 W Birchwood Ave APT 3E, Chicago, IL 60626
1beds
990sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
-- sqft lot
$212,300 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$1,757 Estimated rent
Home value
$212,300
$191,000 - $236,000
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Generously sized bedroomUpdated bathroomTreetop viewsOversized windowsIn-unit laundryCrown moldingMosaic-tiled entry
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Listed by:
Mark Keppy 773-301-6332,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Anna D Kain
Fulton Grace Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12454874
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X17
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 990 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Site, Leased, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 11293070251003
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
- Major remodel year: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Birchwood Beach Condos
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Storage
- Services included: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $360 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $194,760
- Annual tax amount: $2,468
- Date on market: 8/27/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Sold | $202,000+15.4%$204/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Contingent | $175,000$177/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000+16.7%$177/sqft |
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| 3/20/2020 | Sold | $150,000+0.7%$152/sqft |
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| 2/17/2020 | Pending sale | $149,000$151/sqft |
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| 2/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $149,000$151/sqft |
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| 1/28/2020 | Pending sale | $149,000$151/sqft |
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| 1/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $149,000-32.6%$151/sqft |
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| 4/21/2006 | Sold | $221,000$223/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,251 +31.8% | $19,476 +29.8% |
| 2023 | $2,467 +3.5% | $15,010 |
| 2022 | $2,384 +1.5% | $15,010 |
| 2021 | $2,349 +31.1% | $15,010 +34.7% |
| 2020 | $1,791 -0.9% | $11,144 -10.3% |
| 2019 | $1,807 +1.8% | $12,423 |
| 2018 | $1,775 -15.9% | $12,423 +26.7% |
| 2017 | $2,111 +7.5% | $9,808 |
| 2016 | $1,964 +9.3% | $9,808 |
| 2015 | $1,797 -30.8% | $9,808 -29.9% |
| 2014 | $2,597 +2% | $13,999 |
| 2013 | $2,546 +1.4% | $13,999 |
| 2012 | $2,512 -18.9% | $13,999 -26.7% |
| 2011 | $3,096 -0.4% | $19,104 |
| 2010 | $3,109 +4.4% | $19,104 |
| 2009 | $2,979 -3.1% | $19,104 -10.8% |
| 2008 | $3,073 +1% | $21,424 |
| 2007 | $3,043 -1.1% | $21,424 |
| 2006 | $3,076 | $21,424 |
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Neighborhood: Rogers Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Gale Elementary Community AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Sullivan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
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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