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714 E Birch St, New Berlin, IL, 62670

2beds
2baths
1,240sqft
$170,000
$137price/sqft
$1,436/moest. monthly cost
$57,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 714 Birch St, a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering flexible living space to fit your needs indoors with a spacious lot to enjoy the outdoors. From the moment you step inside, you’ll appreciate the thoughtful updates and move-in-ready condition with kitchen and bathroom updates. The spacious layout provides comfortable everyday living, while the partial basement offers extra storage. A new roof adds peace of mind, making this home an even better investment. Outside, you’ll find a generous yard that’s perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The property also features multiple outbuildings, providing excellent storage, workshop space, or room for hobbies. Located in the heart of New Berlin, this home offers the perfect combination of updates, functionality, and outdoor space with a small town feel.

Getting Around

19
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
31
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
8/10
6/10
New Berlin High SchoolGrades 9-120.4 mi

Construction

Materials

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Range,Refrigerator

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partial,Unfinished

Bedroom1

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 13ft 4in x 11ft 3in

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 7ft 11in x 9ft 6in

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Family Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 13ft 4in x 10ft 1in

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s)

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,240
  • Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11ft 6in x 11ft 3in

Laundry

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 6ft 3in x 11ft 2in

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 13ft 8in x 9ft 9in

Main Level

  • Area: 1240

Other

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 13ft 8in x 14ft 11in

Other

  • Area: 0

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 2020.0377024

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.51 Acres
  • Features: Level
  • Lot size dimensions: 106 x 208

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Drought
Hail
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado
Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $859$10,308
Home Insurance *$180$2,160
Property Taxes $267$3,204
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$1,436$17,232
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$49,234/yr
40% on housing$43,080/yr
45% on housing$38,293/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

Illinois FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.5%
11.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.1%
1.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$137This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 62670$133
Sangamon County$99

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 62670$116
Sangamon County$110

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-09Listed for sale$170,000
2021-02-13Listing removed--
2020-04-01Listing removed$850
2020-03-07Listed for rent$850

For Sale by Agent

AgentMatt Garrison
BrokerageThe Real Estate Group, Inc.

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