Lake County property record for 8403 Birch St, Fox Lake, IL 60020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,230 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,281 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $281,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,559 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-28-401-198 |
| Primary APN | 01-28-401-198 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,230 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,115 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,281 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8403 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | FOX LAKE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60020-1051 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HICKORY WOODS; LOT 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ANTIOCH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 860807 |
8403 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8403 BIRCH ST, FOX LAKE, IL 60020-1051 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20217768790 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007327858 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8403 BIRCH ST, FOX LAKE, IL 60020-1051 |
| Document Number | 0008146603 |
| Map Reference | DOC 3067659 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 8146603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8403 BIRCH ST, FOX LAKE, IL 60020-1051 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8403 BIRCH ST, FOX LAKE, IL 60020-1051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8403 BIRCH ST, FOX LAKE, IL 60020-1051 |
| Document Number | 0007768790 |
| Map Reference | DOC 3067659 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7768790 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $281.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8403 BIRCH ST, 8403, FOX LAKE, IL 60020-1051 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8403 BIRCH ST, FOX LAKE, IL 60020-1051 |
| Document Number | 0007768791 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7768791 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.5% |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Antioch Township |
| Municipality | Fox Lake Village |
| Elementary School District | Fox Lake Grade School District 114 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Grant Community High School District 124 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,652 (+8.01%) Land $6,801 Building $121,851 | $385,995 (+8.01%) Land $20,405 Building $365,590 | |
| 2024 | $8,559.00 (+15.07%) | $119,112 (+11.68%) Land $6,297 Building $112,815 | $357,372 (+11.68%) Land $18,893 Building $338,479 |
| 2023 | $7,438.00 (+4.63%) | $106,654 (+14.23%) Land $5,638 Building $101,016 | $319,994 (+14.23%) Land $16,916 Building $303,078 |
| 2022 | $7,109.00 | $93,370 Land $4,935 Building $88,435 | $280,138 Land $14,806 Building $265,332 |
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 8403 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · river or lake flooding |
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 8403 Birch St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | FOX LAKE serves 11,780 people · EPA ID IL0970200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.58 mg/L (2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 37 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 320 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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