1055 Forest Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1055 Forest Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,861 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,251 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$412,500 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$16,601 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Transfer
Jul 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-29-406-042

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-29-406-042
Alternative APN
  • 1629406007

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,861 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,739 sqft
1st Floor Area1,422 sqft
2nd Floor Area439 sqft
Upper Floors Area526 sqft
Basement Area878 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1948
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,251 sqft (0.144 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area406 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area209 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number1629406007
Street Address1055 FOREST AVE
CityDEERFIELD
StateIL
Zip60015-2920
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDEERFIELD PARK LAND & IMPROVEMENT ASSN SUB; LOTS 59 & 60 & P T VAC ALLEY LYG NELY & ADJ TO SD LOTS BLOCK 6
Legal SubdivisionDEERFIELD PARK LAND & IMPROVEMENT ASSN S
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number59,60
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionWEST DEERFIELD
Census Block Group3
Census Block3013
Census Tract864801

Owner

1055 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2022.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1055 FOREST AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2920
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 12, 2022Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Jul 9, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMP CU
May 17, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMP CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 17, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 17, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 4, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20197562473
Last Transfer DateAug 3, 2022
Transfer Doc0007926277
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateAug 12, 2022
Property Address1055 FOREST AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2920
Document Number0007926277
Map ReferenceDOC 70892
Instrument DateAug 3, 2022
Instrument7926277
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1055 FOREST AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2920

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address1055 FOREST AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2920
Document Number0007677999
Instrument DateJul 9, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1055 FOREST AVE DEERFIELD IL 600152920, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2920

Mortgage

Document Number0007677999
DateJul 29, 2020
Instrument7677999
Lender
NameABBOTT LABORATORIES EMP CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressGURNEE, IL 60031
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 28, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.37%

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateMay 17, 2019
Property Address1055 FOREST AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2920
Document Number0007562473
Instrument DateApr 29, 2019
Instrument7562473
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 6, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$618.75
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1221 DEERFIELD RD DEERFIELD IL 600154170, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-4170

Mortgage

Document Number7562474
DateMay 17, 2019
Instrument7562474
Lender
NameABBOTT LABORATORIES EMP CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressGURNEE, IL 60031
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 16, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionWest Deerfield Township
MunicipalityDeerfield Village
Elementary School DistrictDeerfield School District 109 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTownship High School District 113 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$188,755 Land $34,696 Building $154,059$566,321 Land $104,098 Building $462,223
2024$16,601.00 (+16.11%)
2023$14,298.00$150,457 (-0.32%) Land $31,760 Building $118,697$451,417 (-0.32%) Land $95,290 Building $356,127
2022$150,938 Land $34,114 Building $116,824$452,859 Land $102,352 Building $350,507

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 1055 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1981–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 8
Most Recent ClaimOct 2017 · 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

The area around 1055 Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemDEERFIELD
serves 19,196 people · EPA ID IL0974340
Water SourcePurchased surface water from HIGHLAND PARK
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 569 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, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

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