1016 Foster Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1016 Foster Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 918 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.413 acres (17,999 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$315,000 (Jan 2007)
Tax Bill$5,204 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Transfer
Mar 2019 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-18-322-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-18-322-003

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area918 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area918 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area17,999 sqft (0.413 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1016 FOSTER AVE
CityLAKE BLUFF
StateIL
Zip60044-1526
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionF.H.BARTLETTS NO.SHORE PROPERTIES ALL LOT 3 BLOCK 23
Legal SubdivisionF.H.BARTLETTS NO.SHORE PROPERTIES
Legal Block23
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1033
Census Tract863202

Owner

1016 Foster Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2021.

Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1016 FOSTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1526
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 16, 2021Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Mar 20, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BAXTER CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 5, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 5, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 12, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20076116111
Last Transfer DateSep 9, 2021
Transfer Doc0007826683
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateSep 16, 2021
Property Address1016 FOSTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1526
Document Number0007826683
Map ReferenceDOC 295961
Instrument DateSep 9, 2021
Instrument7826683
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 26, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4245 FAIRFAX DR STE 100, 100, ARLINGTON, VA 22203-1637

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address1016 FOSTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1526
Document Number0007551369
Instrument DateMar 20, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 12, 2019
Title CompanyMORTGAGE INFORMATION SERVICES, MORTGAGE INFORMATION SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1016 FOSTER AVE LAKE BLUFF IL 600441526, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1526

Mortgage

Document Number0007551369
DateMar 27, 2019
Instrument7551369
Lender
NameBAXTER CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVERNON HILLS, IL 60061
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueMar 26, 2024
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
Elementary School DistrictLake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$96,419 Land $43,589 Building $52,830$289,286 Land $130,780 Building $158,506
2024$5,204.00 (+25.07%)
2023$4,161.00 (+2.19%)$79,293 (+19.09%) Land $35,846 Building $43,447$237,903 (+19.09%) Land $107,549 Building $130,354
2022$4,072.00$66,585 Land $30,101 Building $36,484$199,775 Land $90,312 Building $109,463

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1016 Foster Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1981.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims10 (1981–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 10
Most Recent ClaimMay 2020 · 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

Wildfire risk around 1016 Foster Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLAKE BLUFF
serves 5,600 people · EPA ID IL0970750
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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