163 Washington Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Property Records

Lake County property record for 163 Washington Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 920 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size0.299 acres (13,020 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$389,000 (Aug 2025)
Tax Bill$7,667 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Mortgage
Aug 2025 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-33-409-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-33-409-008

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area920 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,528 sqft
1st Floor Area632 sqft
Upper Floors Area288 sqft
Basement Area480 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1908
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area13,020 sqft (0.299 acres)
Lot Dimensions250 ft deep x 52 ft wide
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area152 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address163 WASHINGTON RD
CityLAKE FOREST
StateIL
Zip60045-2451
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUB OF PT LOT 291 L.F. LOT 2
Legal SubdivisionLAKE FOREST
Legal Lot Number291,2
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2037
Census Tract863400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lake Forest Historic District
listed 1978 · 590 contributing resources · NRIS 78001161

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2018 W LE MOYNE ST, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60622-1943
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 27, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Aug 28, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 20, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20258117827
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address163 WASHINGTON RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2451
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5212 WOODLAND AVE, WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558-1832

Mortgage

Document Number0008148584
DateJan 27, 2026
Instrument8148584
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45227
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term379 Months
DueAug 1, 2057
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.87%
Type Change DateAug 1, 2042
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change10.8%
IndexSOFR Average 30-Day
Margin3
Max Rate10.8%

August 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateAug 28, 2025
Property Address163 WASHINGTON RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2451
Document Number0008117827
Map ReferenceDOC 115368
Instrument DateAug 21, 2025
Instrument8117827
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 14, 2025
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$389.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address2018 W LE MOYNE ST # 2E, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60622-1943

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$133,067 (+3.79%) Land $133,067$399,241 (+3.79%) Land $399,241
2024$7,667.00 (+20.68%)$128,208 (+13.9%) Land $128,208$384,662 (+13.9%) Land $384,662
2023$6,353.00 (+2.85%)$112,558 (+6.97%) Land $112,558$337,708 (+6.97%) Land $337,708
2022$6,177.00$105,219 Land $105,219$315,689 Land $315,689

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

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
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1990)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 1990 · 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.

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
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 FOREST
serves 19,642 people · EPA ID IL0970800
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, 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 122 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 · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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