Lake County property record for 196 E Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,205 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,524 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,243 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-09-100-002 |
| Primary APN | 16-09-100-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,205 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,241 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,205 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,524 sqft (0.288 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 196 E OLD ELM RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 75 FT S 200 FT SW1/4 NW1/4 SECTION 9 TOWNSHIP 43 RANGE 12 |
| Legal Range | 12 |
| Legal Township | 43 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST DEERFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 864602 |
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 441 FROST PL, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2442 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20248034736 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007489934 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | West Deerfield 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 | $108,989 (+9.24%) Land $70,733 Building $38,256 | $326,999 (+9.24%) Land $212,220 Building $114,779 | |
| 2024 | $5,243.00 (+4.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,011.00 (+6.23%) | $99,768 (+5.56%) Land $64,749 Building $35,019 | $299,334 (+5.56%) Land $194,266 Building $105,068 |
| 2022 | $4,717.00 | $94,512 Land $60,993 Building $33,519 | $283,564 Land $182,997 Building $100,567 |
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.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1982–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | HIGHLAND PARK serves 30,176 people · EPA ID IL0970500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 251 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 DSL | 100 / 20 |
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