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Property Description
Pride Of Homeownership Is Evident With This Recently Updated and Sprawling 3 Bedroom Ranch Located On A Tree-Line Street in A Quiet Pocket Of Chicago'S West Ridge Neighborhood. A Warm and Welcoming Foyer Ushers You Into The Home. A Massive Living Room With A Large South-Facing Bay Window Plus Two Additional Large Windows Bathes The Living Room in Natural Sunlight and Frames Views Of The Fenced-In, Landscaped Front Yard. Living Room Has An Attractive Stone Clad Wood-Burning Fireplace Flanked By Custom Built-Ins. Additional Custom Built-Ins Continue Wrapping Their Way Around The Living Room Providing Plenty Of Storage and Ample Opportunities To Display Books, Artwork, and Cherished Belongings. Track Lighting and Puck Lighting On Dimmers Along With Custom Window Blinds Finish The Space. Off The Living Room Is An Inviting Family Room With Views Of The Private Rear Yard. Glass French Doors Lead Out Of The Family Room and Into A Three-Season Sun Room. The Bright and Sunny Dining Room Has A Generously-Sized West-Facing Bay Window. An Updated Kitchen Has Newer Stainless Steel Appliances, Plentiful Granite Counters With Matching Full Slab Granite Backsplash, and A Built-In Pantry. The Mud Room Has A Second Shallow Pantry For Additional Kitchen Storage Needs Plus Access To Both The Rear and Side Yards. The Big Primary Bedroom Is Outfitted With An Extra-Deep Closet With Closet Organizers, Has Four Large Windows, and Neutral Gray Carpeting. The Second Bedroom Is Also Big With Plenty Of Room For An Oversized Bed and Additional Bedroom Furniture. A Third Bedroom (Currently Being Used As A Home Office) Has A Big Bay Window and Built-In Storage. Both Bathrooms and Have Original Tile Work in Pristine Condition and The Full Bathroom Has Its Own Linen Closet. Gorgeous Hickory Hardwood Flooring Is Throughout Much Of The Home and The Flooring Was Recently Sanded and Re-Stained. Oversized Crown Molding Is Throughout and There's Also An Attached Greenhouse With Southern, Eastern, and Western Exposures. Storage Is Abundant Plus There's Attic Storage Too. No Expense Was Spared With The Home's Extensive Recent Updates. There's New Duct Work Throughout. Heated Flooring Extends Across The Entire Home and There's Also A Newer Gas Forced Air Furnace and Newer Central Air Conditioning. Electrical Service Was Is Upgraded To 200 Amp Service. Electrical Service Has Been Extended From The Home To The Garage For An Eventual Electric Car Charger. Newer Copper Plumbing Is Throughout. The Insta-Heat Boiler Is Newer. All Kitchen and Laundry Room Appliances Were Recently Replaced. A Security System With Video Monitoring Was Added Into The Home. Improvements Continue On The Exterior Of The Home As Well With Work Done To The Brickwork Plus Newer Stone Window Sills Added For All Windows. Both The Front and Rear Concrete Walkways Were Recently Replaced and There's Newer Front and Rear Yard Fencing Too. This Home's Oversized Lot Is Secluded: A True Urban Oasis. The Yard Features An Expansive Concrete Patio, A Fire Pit, A Storage Shed, Plus Plenty Of Green Space. The Oversized Two and A Half Car Garage Affords You Plenty Of Additional Storage and It Comes With A Side Garage Party Door Too. All That The North Side Of Chicago, Evanston, and Skokie Have To Offer Is Nearby. No Fewer Than Three Cta Train Lines - The Red, Purple and Yellow - Are Only .7 Of A Mile Away. Several Bus Lines Are Nearby Including The 215 Crawford-Howard, 97 Skokie, and Western 49B All .1 Of A Mile Away; Plus The 206 Evanston Circulator and 201 Central Ridge Only .2 Of A Mile Away. Several Gyms, Public Parks, Grocery Stores, Schools, Restaurants and Coffee Shops Are Close By. A Property As Unique and As Well Cared For As This Home Is A Rarity So Schedule Your Showing Today and Plan On Being Impressed!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2256 W Birchwood Ave
General
- Sold For: $599,500
- Taxes: $9,416 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12497609
- Added to Site: 89 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Security Cameras
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - West Ridge
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: FOLLOW N WESTERN AVENUE TO W BIRCHWOOD AND TURN EAST TO END OF THE STREET. PROPERTY WILL BE ON YOUR LEFT.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick, Limestone
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Limestone
- Basement Desc.: None
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,164
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1939
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 6952
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1939
- Tax Amount: $9,416
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 11303070870000
Listed by Compass
Sold by Vesta Preferred LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 2256 W Birchwood Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Armstrong G Elementary Intl Studies 2110 West Greenleaf Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645 | PK-2 | 0.5 mi |
Sullivan High School, Chicago, IL 6631 North Bosworth Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2256 W Birchwood Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/24/2025
Sold
$599,500
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MLS
10/20/2025
Listed
$599,500
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
2256 W Birchwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645 (MLS# 12497609) is a Single Family property that was sold at $599,500 on November 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 2256 W Birchwood Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West Ridge? You can browse all West Ridge real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

