Cook County property record for 655 Briar Ln, Northfield, IL 60093
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,775 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 3.14 acres (137,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,997,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $32,951 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 04-13-305-053 |
| Primary APN | 04-13-305-053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,775 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 137,040 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 655 BRIAR LN |
|---|---|
| City | NORTHFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60093-1103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (PORTERS) SUB OF PT OF SW SEC 13-42-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTERS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 801800 |
655 Briar Ln is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 289, WINNETKA, IL 60093-0289 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200539017 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Northfield Township |
| Municipality | Northfield Village |
| Secondary School District | New Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Sunset Ridge School District 29 (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $183,000 Land $91,954 Building $91,046 | $1,830,000 Land $919,540 Building $910,460 | |
| 2023 | $32,951.00 (+5.52%) | ||
| 2022 | $31,226.00 Homeowner's exemption | $155,975 Land $77,975 Building $78,000 | $1,559,750 Land $779,750 Building $780,000 |
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 655 Briar Ln in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 47 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1979–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 655 Briar Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | NORTHFIELD serves 5,751 people · EPA ID IL0312100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 21 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education currently in violation since Mar 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 169 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 DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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