Lake County property record for 217 E Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,721 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,398 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,075,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $28,955 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-21-108-004 |
| Primary APN | 12-21-108-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,721 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,145 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,755 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,695 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,695 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,271 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 424 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,398 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 E WASHINGTON AVE |
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| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF FOREST HOME SUB LOT 88 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF FOREST HOME SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20187471387 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 8, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006346916 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 217 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007649599 |
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| Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7649599 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 217 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Document Number | 0007585354 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 217 E WASHINGTON AVE LAKE BLUFF IL 600442156, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Document Number | 0007585354 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7585354 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 18, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 217 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Document Number | 0007471387 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7471387 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,612.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1720 N MARSHFIELD AVE #102 CHICAGO IL 606221468, 102, CHICAGO, IL 60622-1468 |
| Document Number | 7471388 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7471388 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 21, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
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 | $467,214 (+20.59%) Land $124,583 Building $342,631 | $1,401,782 (+20.59%) Land $373,786 Building $1,027,996 | |
| 2024 | $28,955.00 (+13.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $25,441.00 (+3.61%) | $387,455 (+5.97%) Land $103,316 Building $284,139 | $1,162,481 (+5.97%) Land $309,979 Building $852,502 |
| 2022 | $24,554.00 | $365,641 Land $97,499 Building $268,142 | $1,097,032 Land $292,526 Building $804,506 |
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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