Cook County property record for 270 Birch St, Winnetka, IL 60093
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,078 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,999,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $46,350 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 05-20-400-065 |
| Primary APN | 05-20-400-065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,078 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 270 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINNETKA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60093-3806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (OWNERS) CONSOLIDATION OF LTS10-72 INCL WITH VAC WIND ES & OSGOOD STS IN OAK GROVE ADD TO WINNETKA A SUB OF E8ACS OF NW OF SE |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK GROVE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-72 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 800500 |
270 Birch St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 BIRCH ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE NORTHERN TRUST CO |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Deed, Transfer E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202325054 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003050 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 270 BIRCH ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 270 BIRCH ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3806 |
| Document Number | 0030513287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2330513287 |
| Name | THE NORTHERN TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.87% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 270 BIRCH ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3806 |
| Document Number | 0020625054 |
| Map Reference | DOC 14155054 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2320625054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,999.00 |
| 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 | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 270 BIRCH ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3806 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | New Trier Township |
| Municipality | Winnetka Village |
| Secondary School District | New Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Winnetka School District 36 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $283,000 Land $57,935 Building $225,065 | $2,830,000 Land $579,350 Building $2,250,650 | |
| 2023 | $46,350.00 (+6.32%) | ||
| 2022 | $43,593.00 (+23.9%) | $205,894 (+45.44%) Land $42,688 Building $163,206 | $2,058,940 (+45.44%) Land $426,880 Building $1,632,060 |
| 2021 | $35,185.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $141,571 Land $51,836 Building $89,735 | $1,415,710 Land $518,360 Building $897,350 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 270 Birch St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 66 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 66 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 55 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · 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 270 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 | WINNETKA serves 12,475 people · EPA ID IL0313330 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 220 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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