Douglas County property record for 124 E Birch Ave, Atwood, IL 61913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,540 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,595 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-01-31-305-01400 |
| Primary APN | 05-01-31-305-01400 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,540 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 124 E BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ATWOOD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHONKWILERS ADDN TO ATWOOD E1/2 LOTS 8,9 & 12 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHONKWILERS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-9,12 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GARRETT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 952300 |
124 E Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2009.
Source: Douglas County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 124 E BIRCH AVE, ATWOOD, IL 61913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS IL |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 124 E BIRCH AVE, ATWOOD, IL 61913 |
| Document Number | 0000310522 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026310522 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11,589.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 124 E Birch Ave was $2,595, up 9.7% from the year before.
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Atwood Village |
| County | Douglas County |
| County Subdivision | Garrett Township |
| Unified School District | Arthur Community Unit School District 305 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,595.00 (+9.68%) | $32,259 (+8.74%) Land $3,706 Building $28,553 | $96,777 (+8.74%) Land $11,118 Building $85,659 |
| 2024 | $2,366.00 | $29,666 Land $3,408 Building $26,258 | $88,998 Land $10,224 Building $78,774 |
| 2022 | $2,214.00 | $26,364 Land $3,144 Building $23,220 | $79,092 Land $9,432 Building $69,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 124 E Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 24, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 124 E Birch Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ATWOOD serves 1,155 people · EPA ID IL0414060 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.41 mg/L (2017) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 235 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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