Lake County property record for 229 E Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 3,534 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,195,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $33,319 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-21-108-006 |
| Primary APN | 12-21-108-006 |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,534 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,889 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,767 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,767 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,767 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 588 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 158 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 229 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 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON SQUARE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-108-006
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 03, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20187505968 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004160330 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 229 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Document Number | 0007505968 |
| Map Reference | DOC919923 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7505968 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | PROPER TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,195.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| 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 | 229 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156 |
| Document Number | 0007505969 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7505969 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.62% |
| Document Number | 0007505970 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7505970 |
| Name | WINTRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60604 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $536,327 (+18.22%) Land $148,214 Building $388,113 | $1,609,141 (+18.22%) Land $444,686 Building $1,164,455 | |
| 2024 | $33,319.00 (+25.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $26,524.00 (+3.61%) | $453,666 (+19.09%) Land $125,371 Building $328,295 | $1,361,134 (+19.09%) Land $376,151 Building $984,983 |
| 2022 | $25,600.00 | $380,958 Land $105,278 Building $275,680 | $1,142,989 Land $315,866 Building $827,123 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (17097C), updated February 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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