Lake County property record for 1220 Forest Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,898 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,367 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $412,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,497 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-26-211-042 |
| Primary APN | 16-26-211-042 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,898 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,232 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,334 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 564 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 564 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,367 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1220 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HIGHLAND PARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60035-3415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ONEILLS HIGHLAND PARK SUB (EX BEG AT SW COR SD LOT THC NLY 8 .20 FT THC ELY 23 FT TO A PNT 5.50 FT (MEAS AT RA) NLY OF SL Y LN SD LOT THC SLY TO SD SLY LN THC SWLY 22 FT TO POB) LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | ONEILLS HIGHLAND PARK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MORAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 865600 |
1220 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1220 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20157225266 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003952022 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Moraine Township |
| Municipality | Highland Park City |
| Elementary School District | North Shore School District 112 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 113 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,933 Land $41,696 Building $103,237 | $434,843 Land $125,101 Building $309,742 | |
| 2024 | $11,497.00 (+14.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $10,019.00 (+8.38%) | $123,165 (+10.7%) Land $35,434 Building $87,731 | $369,532 (+10.7%) Land $106,313 Building $263,219 |
| 2022 | $9,244.00 | $111,261 Land $38,926 Building $72,335 | $333,817 Land $116,790 Building $217,027 |
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 1220 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1220 Forest Ave 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 | HIGHLAND PARK serves 30,176 people · EPA ID IL0970500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 448 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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