Cook County property record for 2068 Birch St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,951 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.457 acres (19,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,492 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-28-301-042 |
| Primary APN | 09-28-301-042 |
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| 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 | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,951 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,951 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,920 sqft (0.457 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2068 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-3102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARTHUR T (MCINTOSH) & (COMPANYS) ADD TO (RIVERVIEW) S UB OF N 9.75 CHS OF EH SW & N 9.75 CHS W OF DES PLAINES RD OF SE SEC 28 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCINTOSH & COMPANYS ADD TO RIVERVIEW |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 806502 |
2068 Birch St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2153 W LELAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-1527 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202255014 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2068 BIRCH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3102 |
| Document Number | 0000031079 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631079 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2068 BIRCH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3102 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000031079, |
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| Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631079 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.01% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2068 BIRCH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3102 |
| Document Number | 0032155014 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2232155014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | SATURN TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $470.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| 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 | 2068 BIRCH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3102 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0032155015 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2232155015 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Rate | 7.12% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2068 BIRCH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0016045111 |
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| Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2116045111 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.1% |
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 | $46,000 Land $17,928 Building $28,072 | $460,000 Land $179,280 Building $280,720 | |
| 2023 | $9,492.00 (+13.23%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,383.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,000 Land $14,940 Building $21,060 | $360,000 Land $149,400 Building $210,600 |
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 2068 Birch St 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 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 41 (1986–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 41 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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.
The area around 2068 Birch St 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 | 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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