215 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Property Records

Lake County property record for 215 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms2 Baths
Architecture StyleConventional
Year BuiltBuilt 1934
Square Footage2,238 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,251 sqft (0.144 acres)
GarageDetached, 399 sqft
Last Sale$934,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$17,760.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-21-117-005

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area2,238 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,174 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,302 sqft 1st Floor
Upper Floors936 sqft Upper Floors
Basement Area936 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1934
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area6,251 sqft (0.144 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area399 sqft Garage
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area138 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address215 E SCRANTON AVE
CityLAKE BLUFF
StateIL
Zip60044-2531
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionVILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD LOT 20 BLOCK 40
Legal SubdivisionVILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD
Legal Block40
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Minor Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2052
Census Tract863300

Owner

Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-117-005

Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 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 File
Mailing Address704 W WOODLAND RD, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1652
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 16, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
May 18, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 13, 2021Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Feb 16, 2024
  • Deed Sale Price on Feb 16, 2024
  • Prior Sale Amount on May 18, 2023
Deed Doc Number20248019821
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

February 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateFeb 16, 2024
Property Address215 E SCRANTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2531
Document Number0008019821
Map ReferenceDOC 33760
Instrument DateFeb 05, 2024
Instrument8019821
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 26, 2024
Title CompanyPROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$934.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address508 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2604

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address215 E SCRANTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2531

Mortgage

Document Number0008019822
DateFeb 16, 2024
Instrument8019822
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.25%
Type Change DateMar 01, 2039
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change11.2%
Margin3
Max Rate11.2%

May 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateMay 18, 2023
Property Address215 E SCRANTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2531
Document Number0007973851
Map ReferenceDOC 33760
Instrument DateMay 02, 2023
Instrument7973851
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 26, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$420.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address508 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2604

December 2021: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateDec 13, 2021
Property Address215 E SCRANTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2531
Document Number0007853104
Map ReferenceDOC 33760
Instrument DateNov 29, 2021
Instrument7853104
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1 MORTGAGE WAY, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054-4637
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
MunicipalityLake Bluff Village
Elementary School DistrictLake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$281,227 (+30.04%) Land $106,347 Building $174,880$843,765 (+30.04%) Land $319,073 Building $524,692
2024$17,760.00 (+26.75%)
2023$14,012.00 (+3.62%)$216,257 (+5.97%) Land $81,779 Building $134,478$648,836 (+5.97%) Land $245,362 Building $403,474
2022$13,522.00$204,081 Land $77,174 Building $126,907$612,304 Land $231,545 Building $380,759

Nearby Properties on E Scranton Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number