331 Birkdale Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Property Records

Lake County property record for 331 Birkdale Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2.5 ba · 2,963 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.241 acres (10,498 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$685,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$13,321 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Mortgage
Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-20-221-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-20-221-004

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,963 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,802 sqft
1st Floor Area1,832 sqft
Upper Floors Area754 sqft
Basement Area754 sqft
Finished Basement377 sqft
Unfinished Basement377 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,498 sqft (0.241 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area104 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address331 BIRKDALE RD
CityLAKE BLUFF
StateIL
Zip60044-2334
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionVILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF THE TERRACE LOT 20 BLOCK 12
Legal SubdivisionVILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF THE TERRACE
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group3
Census Block3023
Census Tract863202

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address331 BIRKDALE RD, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2334
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 23, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FRANK COCHRANE ETAL
Mar 21, 2024Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Apr 6, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 6, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20248025618
Prior Transfer DateNov 15, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0007056495
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateSep 23, 2025
Property Address331 BIRKDALE RD, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2334
Document Number0008123272
Map ReferenceDOC 265877
Instrument DateAug 8, 2025
Instrument8123272
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2025
Title CompanyCT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address331 BIRKDALE RD, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2334

Mortgage

Document Number0008123273
DateSep 23, 2025
Instrument8123273
Lender
NameFRANK COCHRANE ETAL
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueAug 1, 2055

March 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateMar 21, 2024
Property Address331 BIRKDALE RD, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2334
Document Number0008025618
Map Reference265877 MB O PGS 62
Instrument DateMar 8, 2024
Instrument8025618
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2024
Title CompanyCT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$685.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address331 BIRKDALE RD, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2334

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address331 BIRKDALE RD, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2334

Mortgage

Document Number0008025619
DateMar 21, 2024
Instrument8025619
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2054
Interest
Rate6.99%

April 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateApr 6, 2021
Property Address331 BIRKDALE RD, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2334
Document Number0007772393
Map ReferenceDOC 265877
Instrument DateMar 30, 2021
Instrument7772393
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 24, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$535.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address111W W WASHINGTON ST # ST1421, 111W, CHICAGO, IL 60602-2702

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address331 BIRKDALE RD, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2334

Mortgage

Document Number0007772394
DateApr 6, 2021
Instrument7772394
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
MunicipalityLake Bluff Village
Elementary School DistrictLake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$223,664 (+11.06%) Land $97,403 Building $126,261$671,059 (+11.06%) Land $292,238 Building $378,821
2024$13,321.00 (+9.1%)$201,399 (+11.73%) Land $87,707 Building $113,692$604,257 (+11.73%) Land $263,147 Building $341,110
2023$12,210.00 (+3.63%)$180,248 (+0.92%) Land $78,496 Building $101,752$540,799 (+0.92%) Land $235,512 Building $305,287
2022$11,782.00$178,604 Land $77,780 Building $100,824$535,865 Land $233,363 Building $302,502

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLAKE BLUFF
serves 5,600 people · EPA ID IL0970750
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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