Lake County property record for 211 Birch Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,075 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.364 acres (15,865 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,097 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-18-331-001 |
| Primary APN | 12-18-331-001 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,075 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,656 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,865 sqft (0.364 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 211 BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-1607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | F.H.BARTLETTS NO.SHORE PROPERTIES LOT 5 BLOCK 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | F.H.BARTLETTS NO.SHORE PROPERTIES |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 863202 |
Source: Lake County records, as of July 30, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 BIRCH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Oct 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007604812 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 211 BIRCH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 BIRCH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1607 |
| Document Number | 0007860916 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7860916 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 478 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2061 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 211 BIRCH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NATIONAL LINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0007432275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7432275 |
| Name | PNC MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2032 |
| Rate | 3.5% |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 211 BIRCH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1607 |
| Document Number | 0007604812 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7604812 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 211 BIRCH AVE LAKE BLUFF IL 600441607, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1607 |
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 | $156,395 (+61.54%) Land $40,363 Building $116,032 | $469,232 (+61.54%) Land $121,101 Building $348,131 | |
| 2024 | $7,097.00 (+37.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,172.00 (+2.17%) | $96,818 (+19.09%) Land $33,193 Building $63,625 | $290,483 (+19.09%) Land $99,589 Building $190,894 |
| 2022 | $5,062.00 | $81,301 Land $27,873 Building $53,428 | $243,927 Land $83,627 Building $160,300 |
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 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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 248 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures