Cook County property record for 1844 Birch St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,265 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,772 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-28-125-011 |
| Primary APN | 09-28-125-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,265 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,265 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,920 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1844 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (UNITB) O W (BLUMES) SUB (NUMBER2) IN NH SEC 28-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNITB O W BLUMES SUB NUMBER2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Legal Unit | B |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 806502 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1844 BIRCH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 7, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000960 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1844 BIRCH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2362 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0032707431 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2132707431 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1844 BIRCH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2362 |
| Document Number | 2026207107 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1844 BIRCH ST DES PLAINES IL 600182362, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2362 |
| Document Number | 2026207107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 26207107 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2035 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Maine Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Elementary School District | Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Maine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,000 (+20.69%) Land $7,128 Building $27,872 | $350,000 (+20.69%) Land $71,280 Building $278,720 | |
| 2023 | $6,772.00 (+2.89%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,582.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,000 Land $5,940 Building $23,060 | $290,000 Land $59,400 Building $230,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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 96% of the US · lower than 74% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | DES PLAINES serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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