LaSalle County property record for 159 E Birchlawn St, Seneca, IL 61360
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,860 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-24-109-008 |
| Primary APN | 24-24-109-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 10,100 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Street Address | 159 E BIRCHLAWN ST |
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| City | SENECA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61360-9478 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF CROTTY (NOW SENECA), LTS 1 & 16 BLK 8 SEC 24-33-5 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | CROTTY (ORIGINAL TOWN) |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-16 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MANLIUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 962400 |
Source: LaSalle County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 E BIRCHLAWN ST, SENECA, IL 61360-9478 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202113779 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 E BIRCHLAWN ST, SENECA, IL 61360-9478 |
| Document Number | 202113779 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-13779 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $127.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2144, OTTAWA, IL 61350-6744 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 E BIRCHLAWN ST, SENECA, IL 61360-9478 |
| Document Number | 202113780 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-13780 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 2.88% |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 E BIRCHLAWN ST, SENECA, IL 61360-9478 |
| Document Number | 202007997 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202007997 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2568 E 19TH RD, OTTAWA, IL 61350-9306 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: LaSalle County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle County |
| County Subdivision | Manlius Township |
| Municipality | Seneca Village |
| Elementary School District | Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Seneca Township High School District 160 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,860.00 (+15.24%) | $29,046 (+19.9%) Land $6,727 Building $22,319 | $87,138 (+19.9%) Land $20,181 Building $66,957 |
| 2024 | $1,614.00 | ||
| 2023 | $24,226 (+5.82%) Land $5,611 Building $18,615 | $72,678 (+5.82%) Land $16,833 Building $55,845 | |
| 2022 | $22,893 Land $6,089 Building $16,804 | $68,679 Land $18,267 Building $50,412 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1992–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SENECA MOBILE HOMES LLC private · serves 10 people · EPA ID IL0995425 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | SENECA |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Radium not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Kraus Electronics Systems Cable | 2,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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