Lake County property record for 231 Orton Ave, Wauconda, IL 60084
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,703 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $158,500 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,841 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-209-010 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-209-010 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,148 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 420 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,703 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 388 sqft |
| Patio Area | 388 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 231 ORTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WAUCONDA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60084-1742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HUBBARD S WOODS LOT 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUBBARD S WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUCONDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 864208 |
231 Orton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 ORTON AVE, WAUCONDA, IL 60084-1742 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20167298544 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007133585 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Wauconda Township |
| Municipality | Wauconda Village |
| Unified School District | Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,635 Land $20,101 Building $70,534 | $271,932 Land $60,309 Building $211,623 | |
| 2024 | $6,841.00 (+15.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,927.00 (+5%) | $64,674 (+7.21%) Land $14,343 Building $50,331 | $194,041 (+7.21%) Land $43,033 Building $151,008 |
| 2022 | $5,645.00 | $60,324 Land $16,460 Building $43,864 | $180,990 Land $49,385 Building $131,605 |
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 231 Orton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 risk around 231 Orton Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | WAUCONDA serves 15,349 people · EPA ID IL0971850 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CENTRAL LAKE COUNTY JAWA |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| i3 Broadband Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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