Lake County property record for 144 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,398 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,321 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,524 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-104-025 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-104-025 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,398 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,237 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 699 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 699 sqft |
| Basement Area | 699 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,321 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 144 E WESTMINSTER |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOLT S SUBDN. LOTS 19 & E 14 FT LOT 20 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLT S SUBDN. |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 863500 |
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 127 OAK TER, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2717 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20137030278 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008089951 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields Township |
| Municipality | Lake Forest City |
| Elementary School District | Lake Forest School District 67 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $178,902 (+18.22%) Land $55,897 Building $123,005 | $536,760 (+18.22%) Land $167,708 Building $369,052 | |
| 2023 | $9,524.00 (+14.69%) | $151,329 (+6.98%) Land $47,282 Building $104,047 | $454,032 (+6.98%) Land $141,860 Building $312,172 |
| 2022 | $8,304.00 | $141,461 Land $44,199 Building $97,262 | $424,425 Land $132,610 Building $291,815 |
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | LAKE FOREST serves 19,642 people · EPA ID IL0970800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 21 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 295 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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