Lovingly renovated over the past three years, this exceptional ranch seamlessly blends timeless appeal with modern style, enhancing its wonderful floor plan and livability. Beautifully decorated and thoughtfully appointed throughout, this home is truly a standout! The interior features gorgeous new hardwood floors, all-new windows, new closet doors and custom organizational systems, new lighting, and fresh neutral paint throughout, plus lovely window treatments. The first-floor laundry area has been newly installed, and a new gas line and gas logs enhance the warmth and charm of the two-sided fireplace. The previously unfinished basement has been transformed into a beautiful, apartment-like living space, offering incredible flexibility and additional living options. This inviting lower level features a 4th bedroom or home office, a kitchenette complete with refrigerator, sink, free standing mini convection oven and microwave, a full bathroom, a spacious living area, abundant storage, and a cedar closet. Perfect for a movie and game night hangout spot, guests, extended family, or a private work-from-home retreat! The exterior has been beautifully refreshed with a new front facade, welcoming front porch, complete new driveway, concrete walkway, and backyard patio. Additional improvements include new siding, freshly painted exterior brick, all-new landscape plantings, a new garage door, and updated exterior lighting. Enjoy the serenity of the fully fenced backyard. Every detail contributes to this home's exceptional curb appeal. An unbeatable location near Lake Bluff Elementary, Lake Bluff Park District, golf course, pools, Metra, and downtown Lake Bluff makes this home a true standout. Beautifully updated. Thoughtfully designed. The very best of Lake Bluff living!
Contingent
$785,000
338 Birkdale Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
3beds
1,566sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$501/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-sided fireplaceAll-new landscape plantingsNew garage doorFresh neutral paint throughoutComplete new drivewayNew front facadeFreshly painted exterior brick
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Daria Andrews, ABR 847-295-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12787487
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Recreation Room, Eating Area
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X3
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Office
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Closet
Features
- Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Crawl Space,Rec/Family Area,Sleeping Area,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,566 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 160
- Features: Landscaped, Rear of Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12202160090000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: West Terrace
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Bluff
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $501/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $500,699
- Annual tax amount: $10,834
- Date on market: 11/4/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2023 | Sold | $631,000+5.3%$403/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11759005 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2023 | Pending sale | $599,000$383/sqft |
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| 4/17/2023 | Contingent | $599,000$383/sqft |
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| 4/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $599,000+42.6%$383/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11759005 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2007 | Sold | $420,000$268/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06578140 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,948 +7.2% | $173,208 +3.8% |
| 2023 | $10,208 +12% | $166,883 +12.8% |
| 2022 | $9,116 +3.8% | $147,921 +10% |
| 2021 | $8,782 +1% | $134,469 -0.8% |
| 2020 | $8,695 +3.7% | $135,586 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $8,383 -5.9% | $133,097 -8.8% |
| 2018 | $8,910 | $145,963 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $8,910 +5% | $143,524 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $8,484 +10.5% | $136,611 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $7,681 +2.7% | $128,635 +12.9% |
| 2014 | $7,481 +6.4% | $113,963 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $7,028 -6.5% | $114,952 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $7,519 -7.8% | $126,937 -15% |
| 2010 | $8,154 +0.9% | $149,396 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $8,084 +0.2% | $163,149 -2% |
| 2008 | $8,068 +22.7% | $166,411 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $6,576 +7.3% | $161,941 |
| 2005 | $6,130 +7.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,703 +2% | -- |
| 2003 | $5,591 +3.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $5,414 +10.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $4,900 +3.2% | $97,434 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $4,747 | $92,269 |
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Neighborhood: 60044
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lake Bluff Elementary School
- Middle: Lake Bluff Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 65
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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