Lake County property record for 20 E Laurel Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 4.5 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Custom Design |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
| Square Footage | 7,991 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 56,750 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Garage | Attached, 576 sqft |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (2013) |
| Tax Bill | $69,930.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 12-28-301-005 |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 7,991 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,913 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,389 sqft 1st Floor |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,584 sqft Upper Floors |
| Basement Area | 3,364 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 2,018 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,346 sqft Unfinished |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 56,750 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 396 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 20 E LAUREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTERN ADDITION; W 25FT S 365FT LOT 8 ALSO E 135FT LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,11 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 863500 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-28-301-005
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11788 WATCH HILL DR, EMPIRE, MI 49630-5130 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20137050383 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007781437 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 20 E LAUREL AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, CT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 E LAUREL AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1202 |
| Document Number | 0008024045 |
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| Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 8024045 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 9700 W HIGGINS RD STE 300, ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.12% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Mar 01, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.1% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 11.1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20 E LAUREL AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1202 |
| Document Number | 0007781437 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 548 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7781437 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 11788 WATCH HILL DR, EMPIRE, MI 49630-5130 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20 E LAUREL AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1202 |
| Document Number | 0007781438 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 546 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7781438 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 11788 WATCH HILL DR, EMPIRE, MI 49630-5130 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,274,380 (+18.22%) Land $393,684 Building $880,696 | $3,823,522 (+18.22%) Land $1,181,170 Building $2,642,352 | |
| 2024 | $69,930.00 (+18.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $59,169.00 (+2.83%) | $1,077,965 (+1%) Land $333,007 Building $744,958 | $3,234,218 (+1%) Land $999,121 Building $2,235,097 |
| 2022 | $57,539.00 | $979,943 Land $302,726 Building $677,217 | $2,940,123 Land $908,269 Building $2,031,854 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (17097C), updated February 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 2% of the US · above 14% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Green Bay Road Historic District listed 1995 · 153 contributing resources · NRIS 95001235 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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