2840 Birch Rd is a 1,747 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Homewood data, we estimate the home's value is $261,421.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$261,421
$4,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 9.3% lower than the average sale price ($288K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,486 (−24.3%)
$8,500 + $13,500
$22,000
2022
$1,964 (+2.7%)
$6,000 + $8,637
$14,637
2021
$1,912 (−55.1%)
$6,000 + $8,637
$14,637
2020
$4,261 (+115.4%)
$6,000 + $8,637
$14,637
2019
$1,979 (+2.5%)
$5,500 + $11,190
$16,690
2018
$1,930 (+3.7%)
$5,500 + $11,190
$16,690
2017
$1,862 (−39.5%)
$5,500 + $11,190
$16,690
2016
$3,080 (+3.3%)
$5,000 + $5,595
$10,595
2015
$2,983 (+0.5%)
$5,000 + $5,595
$10,595
2014
$2,967 (−24.0%)
$5,000 + $5,595
$10,595
2013
$3,906 (−7.8%)
$5,000 + $8,407
$13,407
2012
$4,236 (−19.5%)
$5,000 + $9,169
$14,169
2011
$5,259 (+12.6%)
$5,000 + $11,451
$16,451
2010
$4,671 (+9.5%)
$5,000 + $12,689
$17,689
2009
$4,267 (+6.0%)
$5,000 + $12,689
$17,689
2008
$4,024 (−8.1%)
$8,000 + $10,622
$18,622
2007
$4,377
$7,200 + $9,040
$16,240
Tax history for 2840 Birch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,486 (−24.3%)
$8,500 + $13,500
$22,000
2022
$1,964 (+2.7%)
$6,000 + $8,637
$14,637
2021
$1,912 (−55.1%)
$6,000 + $8,637
$14,637
2020
$4,261 (+115.4%)
$6,000 + $8,637
$14,637
2019
$1,979 (+2.5%)
$5,500 + $11,190
$16,690
2018
$1,930 (+3.7%)
$5,500 + $11,190
$16,690
2017
$1,862 (−39.5%)
$5,500 + $11,190
$16,690
2016
$3,080 (+3.3%)
$5,000 + $5,595
$10,595
2015
$2,983 (+0.5%)
$5,000 + $5,595
$10,595
2014
$2,967 (−24.0%)
$5,000 + $5,595
$10,595
2013
$3,906 (−7.8%)
$5,000 + $8,407
$13,407
2012
$4,236 (−19.5%)
$5,000 + $9,169
$14,169
2011
$5,259 (+12.6%)
$5,000 + $11,451
$16,451
2010
$4,671 (+9.5%)
$5,000 + $12,689
$17,689
2009
$4,267 (+6.0%)
$5,000 + $12,689
$17,689
2008
$4,024 (−8.1%)
$8,000 + $10,622
$18,622
2007
$4,377
$7,200 + $9,040
$16,240
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Single-Family Residence District
The purpose of the R-1 single-family residence district is to protect and maintain single-family detached residential development and limited other public and institutional uses compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The standards are intended to preserve the low-density characteristic of the current development pattern.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOMEWOOD GARDENS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,747
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 90 IN HOMEWOOD GARDENS NE4 NW4 IN SEC01 T35N R13E 3P
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,000
Legal Lot Number: 90
Acres: 0.4591
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,747
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 31011020050000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Heather Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Parker Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Homewood, IL • 60430
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$249,000 – $301,000
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