Lake County property record for 226 Willow Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.279 acres (12,149 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $680,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $20,205 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-32-311-010 |
| Primary APN | 16-32-311-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,612 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,142 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,058 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,058 sqft |
| Basement Area | 782 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,149 sqft (0.279 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 630 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 226 WILLOW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEERFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60015-4838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THIRD ADD TO DEERFIELD PARK UNIT 2 LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | THIRD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST DEERFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 864903 |
226 Willow Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 WILLOW AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-4838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jan 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20227906569 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006525646 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 226 WILLOW AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-4838 |
| Document Number | 0007906569 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1032019 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7906569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $680.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| 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 | 226 WILLOW AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-4838 |
| Document Number | 0007906570 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7906570 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 226 WILLOW AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-4838 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007738417 |
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| Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7738417 |
| Name | HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MD 21044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | West Deerfield Township |
| Municipality | Deerfield Village |
| Elementary School District | Deerfield School District 109 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 113 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $238,082 Land $65,167 Building $172,915 | $714,318 Land $195,521 Building $518,797 | |
| 2024 | $20,205.00 (+32.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $15,270.00 (+5.98%) | $172,661 (+3.23%) Land $59,654 Building $113,007 | $518,035 (+3.23%) Land $178,980 Building $339,055 |
| 2022 | $14,408.00 | $167,251 Land $64,074 Building $103,177 | $501,803 Land $192,241 Building $309,562 |
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.
FEMA maps place 226 Willow Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1982–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · other causes |
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.
The area around 226 Willow Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | DEERFIELD serves 19,196 people · EPA ID IL0974340 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HIGHLAND PARK |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 444 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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