Stephenson County property record for 712 Birch Dr, Lena, IL 61048
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,500 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,943 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-07-33-252-003 |
| Primary APN | 11-07-33-252-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 712 BIRCH DR |
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| City | LENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61048-9642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 PARKSIDE SUB PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKSIDE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | STEPHENSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
712 Birch Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Stephenson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 BIRCH DR, LENA, IL 61048-9642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 712 Birch Dr was $2,943 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Stephenson County assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson County |
| County Subdivision | West Point Township |
| Municipality | Lena Village |
| Unified School District | Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District 202 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,943.00 | $41,431 Land $3,278 Building $38,153 | $124,293 Land $9,834 Building $114,459 |
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 712 Birch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2015 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1993–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2022 · 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 712 Birch Dr 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 | LENA serves 2,680 people · EPA ID IL1770300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 225 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Jo-Carroll Energy Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless | 200 / 200 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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