1060 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1060 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.114 acres (4,979 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$544,500 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$10,354 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Mortgage
Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-28-305-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-28-305-008

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,052 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,128 sqft
1st Floor Area1,026 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,026 sqft
Basement Area1,026 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1923
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area4,979 sqft (0.114 acres)
Lot Dimensions95 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area396 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area204 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1060 GRIFFITH RD
CityLAKE FOREST
StateIL
Zip60045-1319
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionROSE TERRACE SUBDN. (EX W 63 FT) LOT 32
Legal SubdivisionROSE TERRACE SUBDN.
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract863400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lake Forest Historic District
listed 1978 · 590 contributing resources · NRIS 78001161

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1060 Griffith Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.

Source: Lake County records, as of September 24, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1060 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1319
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 1, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BAXTER CU
Aug 4, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 9, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BAXTER CU
Jan 3, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
GREATER METROPOLITAN TITLE
Jan 3, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
GREATER METROPOLITAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 4, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 4, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 3, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20227924554
Prior Transfer DateNov 28, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0007361534
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address1060 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1319
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2023
Title CompanyMORTGAGE INFORMATION SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007869015
DateFeb 1, 2022
Instrument7869015
Lender
NameBAXTER CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVERNON HILLS, IL 60061
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term359 Months
DueJan 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.5%
Type Change DateJan 1, 2029
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.87%
Max Rate At Change7.5%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate7.5%

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateAug 4, 2022
Property Address1060 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1319
Document Number0007924554
Map ReferenceDOC 147486
Instrument DateJul 29, 2022
Instrument7924554
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2023
Title CompanyGMT TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$544.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1060 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1319

Mortgage

Document Number0007924555
DateAug 4, 2022
Instrument7924555
Lender
NameDIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.5%

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address1060 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1319
Document Number0007366898
Instrument DateJan 9, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 8, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1060 GRIFFITH RD LAKE FOREST IL 600451319, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1319

Mortgage

Document Number0007366898
DateJan 23, 2017
Instrument7366898
Lender
NameBAXTER CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVERNON HILLS, IL 60061
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueJan 22, 2032

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJan 3, 2017
Property Address1060 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1319
Document Number0007361535
Instrument DateNov 28, 2016
Instrument7361535
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2018
Title CompanyGREATER METROPOLITAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$498.96
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1411 LAKE RD LAKE FOREST IL 600451425, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1425

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJan 3, 2017
Property Address1060 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1319
Document Number0007361534
Instrument DateNov 28, 2016
Instrument7361534
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2017
Title CompanyGREATER METROPOLITAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address6101 CONDOR DR MOORPARK CA 930212602, MOORPARK, CA 93021-2602

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
MunicipalityLake Forest City
Elementary School DistrictLake Forest School District 67 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$179,708 Land $64,435 Building $115,273$539,178 Land $193,324 Building $345,854
2024$10,354.00 (+20.68%)
2023$8,580.00 (+2.79%)$152,011 (+6.98%) Land $54,504 Building $97,507$456,078 (+6.98%) Land $163,528 Building $292,550
2022$8,347.00$142,099 Land $50,950 Building $91,149$426,339 Land $152,865 Building $273,474

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 1060 Griffith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force

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 1060 Griffith Rd 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 FOREST
serves 19,642 people · EPA ID IL0970800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead21 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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