Lake County property record for 1237 Franklin Ave, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 999 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $167,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,503 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-10-318-040 |
| Primary APN | 04-10-318-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 999 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 999 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1237 FRANKLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WINTHROP HARBOR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60096-1827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KELLOGGS RESUB; LTS 18&19 IN BLK19 LOT 19 BLOCK 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | KELLOGGS RESUB |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18,19 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 860104 |
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 FRANKLIN AVE, WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096-1827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20035326221 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 18, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003529221 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Township |
| Municipality | Winthrop Harbor Village |
| Elementary School District | Winthrop Harbor School District 1 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,668 (+13.53%) Land $6,277 Building $62,391 | $206,025 (+13.53%) Land $18,833 Building $187,192 | |
| 2024 | $5,503.00 (+1.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,435.00 (-2.23%) | $60,482 (+8.65%) Land $5,529 Building $54,953 | $181,464 (+8.65%) Land $16,589 Building $164,875 |
| 2022 | $5,559.00 | $55,669 Land $5,401 Building $50,268 | $167,024 Land $16,205 Building $150,819 |
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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2008–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | WINTHROP HARBOR serves 6,565 people · EPA ID IL0971950 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 16 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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