Lake County property record for 237 Washington Cir, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,405 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,819 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,382 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-407-011 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-407-011 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,405 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,498 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,405 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,819 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 210 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 237 WASHINGTON CIR |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON CIRCLE SUB.W 18 FT S 10 FT LOT 29 & S 10 FT LOT 3 0 ALSO (EX E 82 FT) LOT 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON CIRCLE SUB.W |
| Legal Lot Number | 29-31 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 863400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lake Forest Historic District listed 1978 · 590 contributing resources · NRIS 78001161 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
237 Washington Cir is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 263 WASHINGTON CIR, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2457 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20258092093 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields Township |
| Municipality | Lake Forest City |
| Elementary School District | Lake Forest School District 67 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,664 Land $94,694 Building $54,970 | $449,036 Land $284,110 Building $164,926 | |
| 2023 | $2,382.00 (+1.97%) | $132,927 (+13.03%) Land $84,104 Building $48,823 | $398,821 (+13.03%) Land $252,337 Building $146,484 |
| 2022 | $2,336.00 | $117,603 Land $74,408 Building $43,195 | $352,844 Land $223,246 Building $129,598 |
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 237 Washington Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 237 Washington Cir 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 | LAKE FOREST serves 19,642 people · EPA ID IL0970800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 21 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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