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Property Description
Classic 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers plenty of space and character. Original woodwork, built-ins, and hardwood floors highlight the timeless charm throughout. The main level features a large living area, dining room, and enclosed porch, with a full basement providing extra storage or workspace. Outside, you'll find a spacious fenced yard and a detached 1-car garage with convenient alley access. This home is ready for your updates and personal touch to bring it back to life! Property being sold as-is. This property may qualify for Seller Financing. Property was built prior to 1978, Lead Based Paint.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 135 N Birch St
General
- Price: $119,000
- Taxes: (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12502545
- Updated: 1/7/2026
- Added to Site: 88 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Waterman
- County: DeKalb
- Township: Clinton
- Driving Directions: Route 30 to Birch St (N) to Home
School Information
- School District: 425
- Elem School District: 425
- Midd School District: 425
- High School District: 425
- Elementary School: Indian Creek Elementary
- Middle School: Indian Creek Middle School
- High School: Indian Creek High School
- Private School: Indian Creek High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,648
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1915
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 42 x 148 x 41 x 148
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1915
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned
- Property ID: 1416281007
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Schools
Schools serving 135 N Birch St
School District:Indian Creek Community Unit District 425
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Indian Creek Middle School 335 East Garfield Street, Waterman, IL 60556 | 5-8 | 0.4 mi |
Shabbona Elementary School, Shabbona, IL 301 West Cherokee Avenue, Shabbona, IL 60550 | PK-4 | 5 mi |
Indian Creek High School 506 South Shabbona Road, Shabbona, IL 60550 | 9-12 | 5.1 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 135 N Birch St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/01/2026
Price Reduced
$119,000
-14.39%
MLS
12/06/2025
Price Reduced
$139,000
-6.71%
MLS
10/23/2025
Listed
$149,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 135 N Birch St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
100%
$46,362
10%
2023
-100%
$42,174
13%
2021
$2,694
3%
$37,300
4%
2020
$2,623
4%
$35,755
4%
2019
$2,529
4%
$34,413
4%
2018
$2,442
3%
$32,976
4%
2017
$2,377
4%
$31,708
4%
2016
$2,287
3%
$30,453
6%
2015
$2,210
3%
$28,729
1%
2014
$2,155
-2%
$28,478
-3%
2013
$2,203
-6%
$29,307
-8%
2012
$2,346
—
$31,831
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 135 N Birch St
135 N Birch Street, Waterman, IL 60556 (MLS# 12502545) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 135 N Birch Street is currently listed for $119,000 and was received on October 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 135 N Birch Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Waterman? You can browse all Waterman real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

