Lake County property record for 1214 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,857 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,845 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $11,277 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-28-111-005 |
| Primary APN | 12-28-111-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,857 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,166 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 702 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 629 sqft |
| Basement Area | 702 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 526 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 176 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,845 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 133 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1214 GRIFFITH RD |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSE TERRACE SUBDN. LOT 53 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSE TERRACE SUBDN. |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| 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.
1214 Griffith Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1214 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI HOMESERVICES LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20227888329 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 22, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004280982 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1214 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1323 |
| Document Number | 0007888329 |
| Map Reference | DOC 147486 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7888329 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $515.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1214 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1323 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1214 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1323 |
| Document Number | 0007682344 |
| Map Reference | DOC 147486 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7682344 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $426.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1214 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1323 |
| Document Number | 0007682345 |
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| Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7682345 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.12% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1214 GRIFFITH RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1323 |
| Document Number | 0007416324 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7416324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $667.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1400 HI LINE DR #611 DALLAS TX 752073417, 611, DALLAS, TX 75207-3417 |
| Document Number | 7416327 |
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| Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7416327 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
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| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.5% |
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 | $204,024 Land $94,426 Building $109,598 | $612,133 Land $283,306 Building $328,827 | |
| 2024 | $11,277.00 (+20.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,378.00 (+2.89%) | $172,578 (+6.98%) Land $79,872 Building $92,706 | $517,786 (+6.98%) Land $239,640 Building $278,146 |
| 2022 | $9,115.00 | $161,325 Land $74,664 Building $86,661 | $484,023 Land $224,014 Building $260,009 |
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 1214 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 1214 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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