Lake County property record for 1250 Forest Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,389 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,879 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,769 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-26-211-039 |
| Primary APN | 16-26-211-039 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,389 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,057 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,389 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,389 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,879 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 202 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 77 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1250 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 S 1/2 LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | ONEILLS HIGHLAND PARK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MORAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 865600 |
1250 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2004.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1250 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005665332 |
| 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 | $114,921 Land $44,576 Building $70,345 | $344,797 Land $133,741 Building $211,056 | |
| 2024 | $7,769.00 (+17.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,585.00 (+8.95%) | $97,660 (+16.09%) Land $37,881 Building $59,779 | $293,009 (+16.09%) Land $113,654 Building $179,355 |
| 2022 | $6,044.00 | $84,128 Land $41,614 Building $42,514 | $252,409 Land $124,854 Building $127,555 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1250 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 1250 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 |
|---|
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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