153 Oak Ter, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Property Records

Lake County property record for 153 Oak Ter, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,845 sqft · built 2008
Lot Size0.33 acres (14,392 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,490,000 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill$39,271 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-21-306-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-21-306-022

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area5,845 sqft Living Area
Gross Area7,177 sqft
1st Floor Area2,604 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,288 sqft
Basement Area2,604 sqft
Finished Basement1,953 sqft
Unfinished Basement651 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2008
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2008
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area14,392 sqft (0.33 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area681 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area270 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address153 OAK TER
CityLAKE BLUFF
StateIL
Zip60044-2717
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLA DUKES OAK TERRACE SUB; LOT 2
Legal SubdivisionLA DUKES OAK TERRACE SUB
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract863300

Owner

153 Oak Ter is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2020.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address153 OAK TER, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2717
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 30, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
JOHN G SCHREIBER
Jan 23, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · ARM
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 27, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20207652144
Prior Transfer DateJan 9, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0007539240
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateApr 30, 2020
Property Address153 OAK TER, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2717
Document Number0007652144
Instrument DateApr 17, 2020
Instrument7652144
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,235.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address153 OAK TER LAKE BLUFF IL 600442717, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2717

Mortgage

Document Number7652145
DateApr 30, 2020
Instrument7652145
Lender
NameJOHN G SCHREIBER
Address1115 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2411
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term120 Months
DueApr 29, 2030

January 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJan 23, 2019
Property Address153 OAK TER, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2717
Document Number0007539240
Map ReferenceDOC5537050
Instrument DateJan 9, 2019
Instrument7539240
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address153 OAK TER, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2717

Mortgage

Document Number0007539241
DateJan 23, 2019
Instrument7539241
Lender
NameCARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.62%
Type Change DateFeb 1, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change5.62%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
MunicipalityLake Bluff Village
Elementary School DistrictLake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$600,544 Land $152,184 Building $448,360$1,801,813 Land $456,598 Building $1,345,215
2024$39,271.00 (+12.79%)
2023$34,817.00 (+3.61%)$517,848 (+3.95%) Land $131,228 Building $386,620$1,553,699 (+3.95%) Land $393,723 Building $1,159,976
2022$33,604.00$498,183 Land $126,245 Building $371,938$1,494,699 Land $378,773 Building $1,115,926

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 153 Oak Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1979–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimJun 2018 · other causes

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

Wildfire risk around 153 Oak Ter is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 74% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemLAKE BLUFF
serves 5,600 people · EPA ID IL0970750
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 291 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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