Cook County property record for 8949 Birch Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,619 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-18-410-012 |
| Primary APN | 10-18-410-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,430 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,100 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8949 BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MORTON GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60053 |
| 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 Lot Number | 8-11 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 808400 |
8949 Birch Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2013.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8948 BIRCH AVE, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053-2322 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000056017 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $42,000 Land $9,455 Building $32,545 | $420,000 Land $94,550 Building $325,450 | |
| 2023 | $8,619.00 (+5.02%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,207.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,000 Land $7,930 Building $27,070 | $350,000 Land $79,300 Building $270,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8949 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 8949 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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