1685 Elderberry Ct, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1685 Elderberry Ct, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.117 acres (5,083 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$756,500 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$16,628 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Line of Credit
Jul 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-36-401-090

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-36-401-090

Exterior

Lot Area5,083 sqft (0.117 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address1685 ELDERBERRY CT
CityLAKE FOREST
StateIL
Zip60045-1054
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECOND RESUB OF WILLOW LAKES FARM AT LAKE FOREST; LOT 22
Legal SubdivisionSECOND RESUB OF WILLOW LAKES FARM AT LAK
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionLIBERTYVILLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3072
Census Tract866200

Owner

1685 Elderberry Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2019.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1685 ELDERBERRY CT, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1054
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 7, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
LAKE FOREST BANK & TRUST CO NA
Jul 8, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MIDWEST COMMUNITY BANK
Aug 22, 2019Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MIDWEST COMMUNITY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20197586480
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address1685 ELDERBERRY CT, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1054
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007870870
DateFeb 7, 2022
Instrument7870870
Lender
NameLAKE FOREST BANK & TRUST CO NA
TypeBank
AddressLAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address1685 ELDERBERRY CT, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1054
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007806464
DateJul 8, 2021
Instrument7806464
Lender
NameMIDWEST COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressFREEPORT, IL 61032
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term356 Months
DueMar 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.27%

August 2019: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateAug 22, 2019
Property Address1685 ELDERBERRY CT, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1054
Document Number0007586480
Map ReferenceDOC 7068356
Instrument DateAug 16, 2019
Instrument7586480
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$756.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1685 ELDERBERRY CT, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1054

Mortgage

Document Number0007586481
DateAug 22, 2019
Instrument7586481
Lender
NameMIDWEST COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionLibertyville Township
MunicipalityLake Forest City
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictRondout School District 72 (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$314,053 Land $115,770 Building $198,283$942,253 Land $347,345 Building $594,908
2024$16,628.00 (+7.72%)
2023$15,437.00 (+4.19%)$261,459 (+0.81%) Land $96,382 Building $165,077$784,456 (+0.81%) Land $289,175 Building $495,281
2022$14,816.00$259,358 Land $92,638 Building $166,720$778,152 Land $277,942 Building $500,210

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 1685 Elderberry Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 2022 · 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

Wildfire risk around 1685 Elderberry Ct is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% 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 45 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
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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