Cook County property record for 2426 Birch St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,862 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,983 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $286,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,791 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale Sep 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-33-101-053 |
| Primary APN | 09-33-101-053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,862 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,983 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2426 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Subdivision | BUCKINGHAM COURTE |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 806600 |
2426 Birch St, a townhouse, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2426 BIRCH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Sep 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201235029 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2426 BIRCH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2228 |
| Document Number | 0000023236 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202627223236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 2426 BIRCH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2228 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2426 BIRCH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2228 |
| Document Number | 2009010272 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2426 BIRCH ST DES PLAINES IL 600182228, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2228 |
| Document Number | 2009010272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 309010272 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 3, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.99% |
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 | $35,192 Land $5,385 Building $29,807 | $351,920 Land $53,850 Building $298,070 | |
| 2024 | $6,791.00 (-0.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,848.00 | ||
| 2022 | $6,848.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $32,770 Land $5,498 Building $27,272 | $327,700 Land $54,980 Building $272,720 |
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 2426 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2008 · 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 2426 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 419 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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