1458 Forest Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1458 Forest Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 5 ba · 5,053 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.441 acres (19,201 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$1,050,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill	$48,102 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale Nov 2022 Line of Credit + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-26-208-014`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-26-208-014`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	5 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	19 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	5,053 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	7,546 sqft
1st Floor Area	3,146 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,907 sqft
Upper Floors Area	2,472 sqft
Basement Area	1,687 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1943
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	19,201 sqft (0.441 acres)
Lot Dimensions	277 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	806 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Pool Area	800 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1458 FOREST AVE
City	HIGHLAND PARK
State	IL
Zip	60035-3435
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	HIGHLAND PARK S 80 FT LOT 6 BLOCK 71
Legal Subdivision	HIGHLAND PARK
Legal Block	71
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Township / Civil Division	MORAINE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
Census Tract	865502

Owner

1458 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2016.

Source: Lake County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	1458 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3435
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 16, 2026	Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Nov 8, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Jan 6, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRSTMERIT BANK NA
Feb 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STONEHAVEN MORTGAGE INCORPORATED
Apr 14, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20167316054
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 28, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0006020400
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2026
Property Address	1458 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3435
Document Number	0008195080
Instrument Date	Aug 6, 2026
Instrument	20268195080
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Trust
Address	1458 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3435

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Property Address	1458 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3435
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 18, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1458 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3435

Mortgage

Document Number	0007943175
Date	Nov 8, 2022
Instrument	7943175

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43231

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Oct 10, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Property Address	1458 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3435
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2022
Title Company	LANDTRUST NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0007362649
Date	Jan 6, 2017
Instrument	7362649

Lender

Name	FIRSTMERIT BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	AKRON, OH 44308

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	115 Months
Due	Aug 2, 2026

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.5%
Change Frequency	Monthly

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Property Address	1458 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3435
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0007753963
Date	Feb 23, 2021
Instrument	7753963

Lender

Name	STONEHAVEN MORTGAGE INCORPORATED
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ELMHURST, IL 60126

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.5%

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Property Address	1458 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3435
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1458 FOREST AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3435

Mortgage

Document Number	0007775884
Date	Apr 14, 2021
Instrument	7775884

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43231

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Mar 29, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1458 Forest Ave was $48,102, up 5.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$48,102.00 (+5.57%)	$609,362 Land $145,654 Building $463,708	$1,828,269 Land $437,006 Building $1,391,263
2024	$45,562.00 (+19.72%)
2023	$38,057.00 (+32.28%)	$517,840 (+14.16%) Land $123,778 Building $394,062	$1,553,675 (+14.16%) Land $371,371 Building $1,182,304
2022	$28,770.00	$453,618 Land $135,978 Building $317,640	$1,360,990 Land $407,975 Building $953,015

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1458 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	8 in force

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.

Wildfire

The area around 1458 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 231 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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