Lake County property record for 153 E Laurel Ave, Apt 102, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,603 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $399,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,724 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-28-307-121 |
| Primary APN | 12-28-307-121 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 19 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,332 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,603 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 55 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 153 E LAUREL AVE, 102 |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-5400 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | WESTERN ADDITION TO LAKE FOREST; UNIT 2-102 & 2.336% INT IN COMMON ELEMENTS IN LAUREL PLACE CONDOMINIUM PER DOCS 4343858 ,4446801,4446802,4446803,4634800,4740100,PT LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN ADDITION TO LAKE FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 102-2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 863500 |
153 E Laurel Ave, Apt 102 is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 E LAUREL AVE, 102, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-5400 |
| 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.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20227885981 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004477072 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 153 E LAUREL AVE APT 102, 102, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-5400 |
| Document Number | 0007900405 |
| Map Reference | DOC 4015254 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7900405 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 153 E LAUREL AVE APT 102, 102, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-5400 |
| Document Number | 0007885981 |
| Map Reference | DOC 4015254 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7885981 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $399.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14 BENEFIT ST APT 1, 1, PROVIDENCE, RI 02904-2746 |
| Document Number | 0007885982 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7885982 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.12% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 8.12% |
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 | $159,728 Land $10,421 Building $149,307 | $479,232 Land $31,266 Building $447,966 | |
| 2024 | $8,724.00 (+21.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,195.00 (+2.95%) | $141,865 (+8.99%) Land $9,255 Building $132,610 | $425,638 (+8.99%) Land $27,768 Building $397,870 |
| 2022 | $6,989.00 | $130,160 Land $8,492 Building $121,668 | $390,520 Land $25,479 Building $365,041 |
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.
FEMA maps place 153 E Laurel Ave, Apt 102 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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.
The area around 153 E Laurel Ave, Apt 102 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 |
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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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