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$639,000 Contingent
Property Description
Rarely available 1986-built, true 4-bed, 2.5-bath single-family home with a highly coveted attached 2-car garage in Skokie's premier Fairview School District! Over $55,000 in recent high-ticket capital improvements makes this mechanical masterpiece completely turnkey. Pristine upgrades include a new roof (2019), performance windows (2019), and a fully replaced electrical panel (2020). Top-tier HVAC systems feature a high-efficiency Carrier furnace (2019), upgraded central AC (2018), and an A.O. Smith water heater (2019). The smart security infrastructure boasts an alarm, outdoor cameras, glass-break and flood-control sensors, plus fire-department-connected smoke detectors. Enjoy a bright, expansive layout, a generously sized kitchen with premium appliances (2021), and a deep attached 2-car garage with a new custom door and tracker (2024). The private outdoor oasis features an oversized entertainer's deck and manicured landscaping. Unmatched commuter location with effortless transit access-skip the renovations and move right into this future-proof home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4609 Birchwood Ave
General
- Price: $639,000
- Taxes: $8,256 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12675760
- Updated: 6/15/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, S
- Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Skokie
- County: Cook
- Township: Niles
- Driving Directions: Lincoln North of Touhy, W to Jarvis, N to Kenton, W to Birchwood
School Information
- School District: 72
- Elem School District: 72
- Midd School District: 72
- High School District: 219
- Elementary School: Fairview South Elementary School
- Middle School: Fairview South Elementary School
- High School: Niles West High School
- Private School: Niles West High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Sub-Basement, Daylight
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 2,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1986
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 5160
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1986
- Tax Amount: $8,256
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 10273240030000
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Schools
Schools serving 4609 Birchwood Ave
School Districts:Skokie-Fairview School District 72, Niles Township Community High School District 219
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fairview South Elementary School 7040 Laramie Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 | K-8 | 1 mi |
Niles West High School 5701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 4609 Birchwood Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$9,148
—
$47,000
12%
2023
$9,148
3%
$42,000
—
2022
$8,854
29%
$42,000
41%
2021
$6,883
4%
$29,866
—
2020
$6,632
-2%
$29,866
-10%
2019
$6,757
-8%
$33,185
2%
2018
$7,327
-1%
$32,432
—
2017
$7,412
2%
$32,432
—
2016
$7,250
—
$32,432
7%
2015
$7,238
3%
$30,345
—
2014
$7,009
-6%
$30,345
-5%
2013
$7,485
17%
$31,831
8%
2012
$6,399
—
$29,504
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4609 Birchwood Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 (MLS# 12675760) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 4609 Birchwood Avenue is currently listed for $639,000 and was received on June 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 4609 Birchwood Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Skokie? You can browse all Skokie real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
