Lake County property record for 205 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,464 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,251 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $11,407 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-21-117-003 |
| Primary APN | 12-21-117-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,464 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,864 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,251 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 205 E SCRANTON AVE |
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| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD LOT 22 BLOCK 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2052 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 E SCRANTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20116740134 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006441463 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 205 E SCRANTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2531 |
| Document Number | 0008128263 |
| Map Reference | DOC 33760 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 8128263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 205 E SCRANTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2531 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 205 E SCRANTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2531 |
| Document Number | 0008128264 |
| Map Reference | DOC 33760 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 8128264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 205 E SCRANTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2531 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields Township |
| Municipality | Lake Bluff Village |
| Elementary School District | Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $198,375 (+14.17%) Land $125,397 Building $72,978 | $595,185 (+14.17%) Land $376,229 Building $218,956 | |
| 2024 | $11,407.00 (+27.54%) | $173,756 (-) Land $109,835 Building $63,921 | $521,320 (-) Land $329,538 Building $191,782 |
| 2023 | $8,944.00 (+3.64%) | $173,756 (+31.2%) Land $101,249 Building $72,507 | $521,320 (+31.2%) Land $303,777 Building $217,543 |
| 2022 | $8,630.00 | $132,440 Land $77,174 Building $55,266 | $397,360 Land $231,545 Building $165,815 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | LAKE BLUFF serves 5,600 people · EPA ID IL0970750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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