IL
Cook
Palatine
60074
742 E Baldwin Road
742 E Baldwin Road, Palatine, IL 60074
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Active
22
$425,000

Home Details for 742 E Baldwin Road

Price
$425,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Square feet
1188
Year built
1961
Lot size acres
0.212
County
Cook
Total rooms
6
Garage
1
Basement
Sump Pump, Unfinished, Partial
MLS Listing#
12696073
Property Description

This is the kind of home that lets you move in comfortably now, then build value over time with updates that reflect your own style. Set in Palatine's Willow Wood neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level ranch offers hardwood floors, updated bathrooms, a standout custom office, and flexible spaces with plenty of potential. Large windows bring natural light into the main living areas, while the built-in window seat adds extra charm. The custom home office is a true highlight, with extensive cabinetry, shelving, and workspace for remote work, studying, creative projects, or keeping life organized. The kitchen is clean, functional, and ready to use as it is. Future updates could give the space a fresh look while also adding to the home's overall value and helping build equity over time. Both bathrooms have already been updated, including a semi-en-suite bath connected to the primary bedroom. Downstairs, the insulated lower level already has a finished ceiling and recessed lighting, giving the next owner a strong head start on creating a recreation room, gym, studio, workshop, or additional living space. The screened porch adds even more usable space, with a ceiling fan, multiple electrical outlets, and window covers that make it comfortable for three-season use. It is a great spot for morning coffee, casual dinners, reading, or enjoying the yard without worrying about bugs or changing weather. Outside, the professionally designed yard was landscaped by a master gardener and includes an existing sprinkler system, although its current operating condition is unknown. Newer washer and dryer are included, and the mechanicals have been updated or well maintained. Quick access to Route 53 and nearby Palatine and Arlington Park Metra stations makes getting around easier. Offered as-is.

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Property Features
  • Parking
    • Asphalt
    • Attached
    • Garage
  • Basement
    • Sump Pump
    • Unfinished
    • Partial
  • Cooling Information
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Central Air
  • Heating Information
    • Natural Gas
  • Water Features
    • Public
  • Garage
    • 1
School Information
School Information for 742 E Baldwin Road, Palatine, IL 60074
Elementary School
Virginia Lake Elementary School
Middle School
Winston Campus Middle School
High School
Palatine High School
Listing Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage - 847-364-6030
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Last Updated: 2026-07-24 18:00:17
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