Lake County property record for 223 E Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,794 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $862,500 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $22,772 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-21-108-005 |
| Primary APN | 12-21-108-005 |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,794 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,219 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,985 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,809 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 223 E WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON SQUARE LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON SQUARE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-108-005
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 08, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jul 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WINTRUST BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 08, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 08, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20197582882 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006602272 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 08, 2019 |
| Property Address | 223 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Document Number | 0007582882 |
| Map Reference | DOC 919923 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 02, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7582882 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $862.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 N WAUKEGAN RD STE 105, 33, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1664 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 223 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Document Number | 0007582883 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 08, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7582883 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 223 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Document Number | 0007511598 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | PROPER TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 E WASHINGTON AVE #A LAKE BLUFF IL 600442156, A, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Document Number | 0007511598 |
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| Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7511598 |
| Name | WINTRUST BK |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60604 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
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 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $369,305 (+20.59%) Land $134,523 Building $234,782 | $1,108,025 (+20.59%) Land $403,609 Building $704,416 | |
| 2024 | $22,772.00 (+13.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $20,021.00 (+3.62%) | $306,261 (+5.97%) Land $111,559 Building $194,702 | $918,874 (+5.97%) Land $334,710 Building $584,164 |
| 2022 | $19,321.00 | $289,018 Land $105,278 Building $183,740 | $867,141 Land $315,866 Building $551,275 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 20, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 313 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LAKE BLUFF serves 5,600 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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