218 Forest View Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Property Records

Lake County property record for 218 Forest View Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3.5 ba · 2,959 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.168 acres (7,336 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$352,500 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$8,482 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Mortgage
Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-17-204-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-17-204-025

Interior

Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,959 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,766 sqft
1st Floor Area1,759 sqft
Basement Area1,407 sqft
Finished Basement1,200 sqft
Unfinished Basement207 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1977
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,336 sqft (0.168 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area600 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address218 FOREST VIEW DR
CityLAKE BLUFF
StateIL
Zip60044-1304
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionARDEN SHORE ESTATES LOT 14 BLOCK 11
Legal SubdivisionARDEN SHORE ESTATES
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract863202

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address218 FOREST VIEW DR, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1304
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 5, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage
US BANK NA
Jan 5, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
US BANK NA
Dec 27, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 5, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20217734135
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address218 FOREST VIEW DR, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1304
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 14, 2025
Title CompanyRADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address218 FOREST VIEW DR, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1304

Mortgage

Document Number0008119631
DateSep 5, 2025
Instrument8119631
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressHOPKINS, MN 55343
Agreement
TypeClosed-End Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 7, 2055
Interest
Rate8.9%

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJan 5, 2021
Property Address218 FOREST VIEW DR, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1304
Document Number0007734135
Map ReferenceDOC 297996
Instrument DateNov 5, 2020
Instrument7734135
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$352.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address218 FOREST VIEW DR, 218, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1304

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address158 WEIWYN CT, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1152
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0007734136
DateJan 5, 2021
Instrument7734136
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueDec 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address218 FOREST VIEW DR, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1304
Document Number0007456175
Instrument DateDec 27, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2018
Title CompanyAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address230 FOREST VIEW DR LAKE BLUFF IL 600441304, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1304

Mortgage

Document Number0007456175
DateJan 9, 2018
Instrument7456175
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 8, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$149,444 (+12.59%) Land $28,581 Building $120,863$448,377 (+12.59%) Land $85,752 Building $362,625
2024$8,482.00 (+14.39%)
2023$7,415.00 (+3.58%)$132,731 (+8.99%) Land $25,384 Building $107,347$398,233 (+8.99%) Land $76,160 Building $322,073
2022$7,159.00$121,779 Land $23,290 Building $98,489$365,374 Land $69,877 Building $295,497

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2007–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 5
Most Recent ClaimJul 2017 · 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLAKE CO. PW - ARDEN SHORES ESTATES
serves 105 people · EPA ID IL0975050
Water SourcePurchased surface water from NORTH CHICAGO
Last State InspectionJan 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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