Cook County property record for 1601 Birch Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,865 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,475 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $749,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $14,143 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-09-319-007 |
| Primary APN | 04-09-319-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,865 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,475 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1601 BIRCH RD |
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| City | NORTHBROOK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60062-5905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (ROYAL) (OAKS) SUBDIVISION (UNIT1) A SUB OF PT OF THE WH SH SH SW SEC 09-42-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYAL OAKS SUBDIVISION UNIT1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 801701 |
1601 Birch Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1601 BIRCH RD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-5905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| May 12, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202021107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1601 BIRCH RD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-5905 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | BAIRD AND WARNER TITLE SERVICES INC, BAIRD & WARNER TTL SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006713006 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2106713006 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1601 BIRCH RD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-5905 |
| Document Number | 2013321107 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13321107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | PROPERTIES TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $749.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1601 BIRCH RD NORTHBROOK IL 600625905, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-5905 |
| Document Number | 2013321108 |
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| Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13321108 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 11, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1601 BIRCH RD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-5905 |
| Document Number | 1907006145 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | WHEATLAND TITLE, WHEATLAND TITLE GUARANTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1601 BIRCH RD NORTHBROOK IL 600625905, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-5905 |
| Document Number | 1907006145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7006145 |
| Name | DRAPER & KRAMER MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 10, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Northfield Township |
| Municipality | Northbrook Village |
| Elementary School District | Northbrook School District 28 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Northfield Township High School District 225 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,001 Land $17,213 Building $68,788 | $860,010 Land $172,130 Building $687,880 | |
| 2023 | $14,143.00 (+3.11%) | ||
| 2022 | $13,717.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,906 Land $17,212 Building $44,694 | $619,060 Land $172,120 Building $446,940 |
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 1601 Birch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1980–1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1999 · 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.
The area around 1601 Birch Rd 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 | NORTHBROOK serves 34,200 people · EPA ID IL0312070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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