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1256 Forest Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1256 Forest Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.141 acres (6,159 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$9,215 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Line of Credit
Aug 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-26-211-038

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-26-211-038

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,328 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,724 sqft
1st Floor Area1,328 sqft
Basement Area1,328 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,159 sqft (0.141 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area68 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1256 FOREST AVE
CityHIGHLAND PARK
StateIL
Zip60035-3415
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionONEILLS HIGHLAND PARK SUB N 1/2 LOT 12
Legal SubdivisionONEILLS HIGHLAND PARK SUB
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionMORAINE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract865600

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1256 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3415
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 28, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WINTRUST BANK NA
Aug 7, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 7, 1994
Deed SaleJan 7, 1994
Deed Document Number19943468161
Last Transfer DateJun 26, 2018
Transfer Doc0007503914
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address1256 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3415
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0008026630
DateMar 28, 2024
Instrument8026630
Lender
NameWINTRUST BANK NA
TypeBank
Address231 S LA SALLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60604
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateAug 7, 2018
Property Address1256 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3415
Document Number0007503914
Instrument DateJul 26, 2018
Instrument7503914
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1256 FOREST AVE HIGHLAND PARK IL 600353415, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3415

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionMoraine Township
MunicipalityHighland Park City
Elementary School DistrictNorth Shore School District 112 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTownship High School District 113 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$124,655 (+17.67%) Land $56,312 Building $68,343$374,003 (+17.68%) Land $168,953 Building $205,050
2024$9,215.00 (+15.93%)
2023$7,949.00 (+8.64%)$105,932 (+12.37%) Land $47,854 Building $58,078$317,827 (+12.37%) Land $143,576 Building $174,251
2022$7,317.00$94,274 Land $52,570 Building $41,704$282,851 Land $157,726 Building $125,125

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemHIGHLAND PARK
serves 30,176 people · EPA ID IL0970500
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead11 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 448 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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