Cook County property record for 8925 Birch Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,179 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,665 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $212,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,339 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-18-411-027 |
| Primary APN | 10-18-411-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,179 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,665 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8925 BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MORTON GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60053-2321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (UNIT2) OF ROBERT W (KENDLERS) ADD TO (MORTON) GROVE PT OF LTS 8-11 IN GEO GABEL HEIRS SUB OF PT NH S2/3 OF SH SEC 18-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIT2 OF ROBERT W KENDLERS ADD TO MORTON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-11 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 808400 |
8925 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8925 BIRCH AVE, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-2321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST MIDWEST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201150000 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020313 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8925 BIRCH AVE, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000018124 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust, 165 |
| Address | 8925 BIRCH AVE, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000018124, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618124 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.75% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8925 BIRCH AVE, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-2321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0016728431 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2116728431 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 237 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8925 BIRCH AVE, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-2321 |
| Document Number | 0009520313 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1832264 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2109520313 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 8925 BIRCH AVE, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-2321 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8925 BIRCH AVE, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-2321 |
| Document Number | 1717757005 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8925 BIRCH AVE MORTON GROVE IL 600532321, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-2321 |
| Document Number | 1717757005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17757005 |
| Name | FIRST MIDWEST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ITASCA, IL 60143 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Niles Township |
| Municipality | Morton Grove Village |
| Elementary School District | Golf Elementary School District 67 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Niles Township Community High School District 219 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,000 Land $8,781 Building $31,219 | $400,000 Land $87,810 Building $312,190 | |
| 2023 | $8,339.00 (+5.03%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,940.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,974 Land $7,364 Building $26,610 | $339,740 Land $73,640 Building $266,100 |
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 8925 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1981 · 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 risk around 8925 Birch Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 | MORTON GROVE serves 25,297 people · EPA ID IL0311950 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 17 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 561 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, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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