Lake County property record for 1240 Forest Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,250 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,234 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $14,577 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-26-211-040 |
| Primary APN | 16-26-211-040 |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,250 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,775 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,125 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,234 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1240 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 LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | ONEILLS HIGHLAND PARK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MORAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 865600 |
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1240 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007234851 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $200,734 (+17.67%) Land $87,269 Building $113,465 | $602,262 (+17.67%) Land $261,833 Building $340,429 | |
| 2024 | $14,577.00 (+8.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,393.00 (+8.67%) | $170,585 (+6.8%) Land $74,162 Building $96,423 | $511,806 (+6.8%) Land $222,508 Building $289,298 |
| 2022 | $12,325.00 | $159,727 Land $81,471 Building $78,256 | $479,228 Land $244,437 Building $234,791 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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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