Lake County property record for 1203 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,048 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,863 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,601 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-28-110-038 |
| Primary APN | 12-28-110-038 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,048 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,862 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 524 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 524 sqft |
| Basement Area | 524 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,863 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 290 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1203 GRIFFITH RD |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSE TERRACE SUBDN. LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSE TERRACE SUBDN. |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| 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.
1203 Griffith Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1203 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jan 8, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20217774799 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007536147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1203 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1322 |
| Document Number | 0007774799 |
| Map Reference | DOC 147486 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7774799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $425.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1203 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1322 |
| Document Number | 0007774800 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7774800 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 1203 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007711394 |
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| Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7711394 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.5% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1203 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1322 |
| Document Number | 0007536147 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7536147 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1203 GRIFFITH RD LAKE FOREST IL 600451322, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1322 |
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 | $174,937 Land $94,617 Building $80,320 | $524,863 Land $283,879 Building $240,984 | |
| 2024 | $9,601.00 (+20.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,989.00 (+2.88%) | $147,975 (+6.98%) Land $80,034 Building $67,941 | $443,969 (+6.98%) Land $240,126 Building $203,843 |
| 2022 | $7,765.00 | $138,326 Land $74,815 Building $63,511 | $415,019 Land $224,467 Building $190,552 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1203 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 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.
The area around 1203 Griffith Rd 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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