161 E Stone Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Property Records

Lake County property record for 161 E Stone Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,674 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.293 acres (12,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$925,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill$11,546 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Line of Credit
May 2026 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-09-108-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-09-108-011

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,674 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,803 sqft
1st Floor Area1,674 sqft
Basement Area513 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area12,750 sqft (0.293 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area616 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area36 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address161 E STONE AVE
CityLAKE FOREST
StateIL
Zip60045-2960
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionH.O.STONE & COS LAKE FOREST ADD. LOT 6 BLOCK 9
Legal SubdivisionH.O.STONE & COS LAKE FOREST ADD.
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionWEST DEERFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2027
Census Tract864602

Owner

Source: Lake County records · APN 16-09-108-011

Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1306 W FLETCHER ST, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60657-6488
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 13, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ASSOCIATED BANK NA
May 29, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP
Jan 27, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ASSOCIATED BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 29, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 29, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20268171937
Prior Transfer DateNov 30, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0005914500
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address161 E STONE AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2960
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007968029
DateApr 13, 2023
Instrument7968029
Lender
NameASSOCIATED BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressGREEN BAY, WI 54301
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 28, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateMay 29, 2026
Property Address161 E STONE AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2960
Document Number0008171937
Instrument DateMay 15, 2026
Instrument20268171937
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2026
Title CompanyPRECISION TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$140,137.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1306 W FLETCHER ST, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60657-6488
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0008171938,
DateMay 29, 2026
Instrument20268171938
Lender
NameGOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.38%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJan 27, 2021
Property Address161 E STONE AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2960
Document Number0007743532
Map ReferenceDOC 249300
Instrument DateJan 05, 2021
Instrument7743532
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2022
Title CompanyPROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$540.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address161 E STONE AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2960

Mortgage

Document Number0007743533
DateJan 27, 2021
Instrument7743533
Lender
NameASSOCIATED BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionWest Deerfield Township
MunicipalityLake Forest City
Elementary School DistrictLake Forest School District 67 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$11,546.00 (+1.48%) Homeowner's exemption$208,829 (+4.84%) Land $76,637 Building $132,192$626,550 (+4.84%) Land $229,934 Building $396,616
2024$11,378.00 (+8.57%)$199,188 (+13.58%) Land $73,099 Building $126,089$597,624 (+13.58%) Land $219,319 Building $378,305
2023$10,480.00 (+14.52%)$175,377 (+4.74%) Land $64,361 Building $111,016$526,183 (+4.74%) Land $193,102 Building $333,081
2022$9,151.00$167,446 Land $67,770 Building $99,676$502,388 Land $203,330 Building $299,058

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 20, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims15 (1982–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 15
Most Recent ClaimJul 2022 · rainfall accumulation

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 74% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

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

Based on FCC filings for 251 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemLAKE FOREST
serves 19,642 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead21 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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