$169,925

beds

bath

half bath

1,200

square ft

13 Birch Drive

Putnam, Illinois 61560

New / MLS #12635196 / Single Family / Putnam

Listing information updated 5/2/2026 at 6:04am

Motivated seller! Look at this adorable, move in ready 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the rural, wooded area of Lake Thunderbird! Super nice lot to enjoy as you sit on the large deck off the back of the home! This home offers a very relaxed feeling, just like you are sitting at the beach when your sitting inside. Gives you that beach cottage feel! Come home to this beauty and immediately be taken away from the stress of work! The home is immaculently kept, the crawl space is so clean you could practically eat off the floor! This is a great primary home, or it could be your getaway! All appliances will stay, they include the stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer/dryer combo. The gazebo on the back deck will also stay with the home. Much of the home has been updated over recent years. The shed is newer, home inside freshly painted within past few years, the back deck stained, and the side deck/stairs just stained last year. The front deck just updated with new wood in 2025. Beautiful backyard with mature trees where you can also enjoy the wildlife as the deer walk through freely on a regular basis. This community there offers fishing, boating, swimming, hunting, a community club, camping, and so much more. Come check this home out, you will love the relaxing feeling of living in the wilderness! The deer walk around your yard as if it's their home! The beauty of nature is there for your enjoyment and so peaceful and tranquil. Folks, it doesn't get much better than this! There is room for a garage or a carport, just get your proper permits and you should be good! Come check this one out! As a member of the community they offer regular water aerobics, exercise classes, they have hunting club where they supply blinds and stands. There are also hiking trails. Also fishing tournaments, boating, swimming, a community center, and so much more.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Crawl Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Propane, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

21-25 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Gravel,Off Street,Driveway,Yes,Owned

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,200

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.37

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

12x25 - Main

Dining Room:

12x11 - Main

Kitchen:

12x9 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

9x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

6x5 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,712

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$700 / year

Location

Zip Code:

61560

City:

Putnam

County:

Putnam

Schools

School District(s):

535, 5

Elementary School:

Putnam County Elementary School

Middle School:

Putnam County Junior High School

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Crawl Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Propane, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

21-25 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Gravel,Off Street,Driveway,Yes,Owned

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,200

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.37

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

12x25 - Main

Dining Room:

12x11 - Main

Kitchen:

12x9 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

9x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

6x5 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$3,712

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$700 / year

Zip Code:

61560

City:

Putnam

County:

Putnam

School District(s):

535, 5

Elementary School:

Putnam County Elementary School

Middle School:

Putnam County Junior High School

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Starved Rock Realty

Listing Office Phone: 815.667.9990

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