Lake County property record for 16 Birch Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,071 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.317 acres (13,822 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,444 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-19-112-007 |
| Primary APN | 12-19-112-007 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,071 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,279 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 934 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 137 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 550 sqft |
| Basement Area | 208 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,822 sqft (0.317 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 16 BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-1604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | F.H.BARTLETTS NO.SHORE PROPERTIES LOT 1 BLOCK 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | F.H.BARTLETTS NO.SHORE PROPERTIES |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 863202 |
16 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 1999.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 BIRCH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 4, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0004493961 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields Township |
| Elementary School District | Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,554 Land $37,283 Building $54,271 | $274,689 Land $111,860 Building $162,829 | |
| 2024 | $5,444.00 (+25.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,342.00 (+2.09%) | $75,292 (+19.09%) Land $30,661 Building $44,631 | $225,898 (+19.09%) Land $91,992 Building $133,906 |
| 2022 | $4,253.00 | $63,225 Land $25,747 Building $37,478 | $189,694 Land $77,249 Building $112,445 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Birch Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
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 | LAKE BLUFF serves 5,600 people · EPA ID IL0970750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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