742 E Baldwin Road, Palatine, Illinois 60074
- $399,900
- 3
- BD
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1,188
- SqFt
- List Price
- $399,900
- MLS#
- 12727695
- Status
- NEW
- Type
- Single Family Residential
- Subtype
- Residential
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 1,188
- County
- Cook
- City
- Palatine
- Neighborhood
- Palatine
- Days On Market
- 0
Property Description
Move In Now. Make It Yours Over Time. Some homes ask you to finish every project before you can settle in. This one gives you a comfortable place to start, with meaningful updates already completed and plenty of opportunity to make it your own over time. Set in Palatine's Willow Wood neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level offers hardwood floors, large windows, updated bathrooms, a fenced backyard, and flexible spaces that work for everyday life. The bright living room flows into a separate dining area with a built-in window seat and hidden storage. The kitchen is clean, functional, and ready to use as it is. When the time is right, future updates can reflect your own style while adding value and building equity. One of the home's standout features is the custom office built into the third bedroom. With extensive cabinetry, shelving, drawers, and workspace, it's ready for remote work, studying, creative projects, household organization, or a combination of all four. The screened porch adds approximately 350 square feet of covered outdoor living space. A ceiling fan, multiple electrical outlets, and covers for the screened windows make it easy to enjoy across three seasons. It's a comfortable place for morning coffee, casual meals, hobbies, or relaxing while overlooking the yard. Downstairs, the insulated lower level already has a finished ceiling, recessed lighting, and a completed full bathroom. Much of the foundational work is already done, giving the next owner a strong head start toward a recreation room, gym, workshop, studio, or additional flexible living space. The listed square footage doesn't include the lower level or the large screened porch, two spaces that add flexibility well beyond the home's above-grade footprint. Several major systems have already been addressed. The furnace and central air were installed in 2016, the roof was replaced in 2018, the self-cleaning water heater was installed in 2020, and the humidifier was added in 2023. The HVAC system and humidifier have been serviced yearly by Allied, a local Palatine heating and air-conditioning company. Newer washer and dryer are also included. Outside, the approximately .21-acre property offers a fenced backyard, mature trees, and established landscaping designed by a master gardener. An existing lawn sprinkler system is also present, although the seller doesn't know its current operating condition. Quick access to Route 53 and the Palatine and Arlington Park Metra stations helps make commuting and everyday travel easier. The home is served by Virginia Lake Elementary School, Winston Campus Middle School, and Palatine High School. A comfortable home today, with room to create even more value tomorrow. Offered as-is.
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Additional Information
- School District
- 211
- Elementary School
- Virginia Lake Elementary School
- Middle School
- Winston Campus Middle School
- High School
- Palatine High School
- Subdivision
- Willow Wood
- Corporate Limits
- Palatine
- Tax Year
- 2023
- Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner, Senior
- Tax Amount
- $7,411
- Frequency
- Not Applicable
- Year Built
- 1961
- Exposure
- South
- Lot Dimensions
- 0.212
- Lot Size Range
- Less Than .25 Acre
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- Parking Details
- Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Interior Property Features
- Separate Dining Room
- Full Baths
- 2
- Basement
- Yes
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