Lake County property record for 1137 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1.5 ba · 890 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,673 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,167,500 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $12,204 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Line of Credit Aug 2025 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-28-306-003 |
| Primary APN | 12-28-306-003 |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 890 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,479 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 890 sqft |
| Basement Area | 445 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,673 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1137 GRIFFITH RD |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1375 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSE TERRACE SUBDN. LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSE TERRACE SUBDN. |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| 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 April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 1137 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1375 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 9, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Re-recorded Document UNKNOWN, CT |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORP |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM ASSOCIATED BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20258122066 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 6, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003916304 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 1137 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1375 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0008043716 |
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| Date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 8043716 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1137 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1375 |
| Document Number | 0008117076 |
| Map Reference | DOC 147486 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 8117076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, CT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1137 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1375 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1137 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1375 |
| Document Number | 0008122066 |
| Map Reference | MB I PG 66&67 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 8122066 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,167.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1137 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1375 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 202 W HILL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610-2534 |
| Document Number | 0008122067 |
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| Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 8122067 |
| Name | LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.62% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1137 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1375 |
| Document Number | 0007413151 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7413151 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $312.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1137 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1375 |
| Document Number | 0007413152 |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7413152 |
| Name | ASSOCIATED BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 9% |
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 | $235,522 (+11.06%) Land $90,338 Building $145,184 | $706,637 (+11.06%) Land $271,041 Building $435,596 | |
| 2024 | $12,204.00 (+42.69%) | $212,076 (+19.33%) Land $81,345 Building $130,731 | $636,291 (+19.33%) Land $244,059 Building $392,232 |
| 2023 | $8,553.00 (+3.05%) | $177,725 (+2.94%) Land $68,169 Building $109,556 | $533,228 (+2.94%) Land $204,527 Building $328,701 |
| 2022 | $8,300.00 | $172,652 Land $66,224 Building $106,428 | $518,008 Land $198,692 Building $319,316 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 21 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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