Lake County property record for 1118 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,558 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,839 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $8,998 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer Aug 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-28-305-001 |
| Primary APN | 12-28-305-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,558 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,790 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 374 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 64 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,839 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 203 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1118 GRIFFITH RD |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1365 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSE TERRACE SUBDN. (EX WLY 63 FT) LOT 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSE TERRACE SUBDN. |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 863400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lake Forest Historic District listed 1978 · 590 contributing resources · NRIS 78001161 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 1118 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1365 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20055891690 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007851056 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1118 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1365 |
| Document Number | 0007851056 |
| Map Reference | DOC 147486 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7851056 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1118 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1365 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 1118 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1365 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007586873 |
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| Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7586873 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 9, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields Township |
| Municipality | Lake Forest City |
| Elementary School District | Lake Forest School District 67 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164,471 (+18.22%) Land $85,848 Building $78,623 | $493,463 (+18.22%) Land $257,570 Building $235,893 | |
| 2024 | $8,998.00 (+20.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,490.00 (+2.9%) | $139,121 (+6.98%) Land $72,616 Building $66,505 | $417,405 (+6.98%) Land $217,870 Building $199,535 |
| 2022 | $7,279.00 | $130,050 Land $67,881 Building $62,169 | $390,189 Land $203,663 Building $186,526 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | LAKE FOREST serves 19,642 people · EPA ID IL0970800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 21 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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