Lake County property record for 243 Richards Ct, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,631 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.342 acres (14,906 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,614 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-04-301-052 |
| Primary APN | 04-04-301-052 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,631 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,024 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,631 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,631 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 14,906 sqft (0.342 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 152 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 762 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 243 RICHARDS CT |
|---|---|
| City | WINTHROP HARBOR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60096-1036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COVENANT COURTS SUBDIVISION; LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | COVENANT COURTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 860103 |
243 Richards Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 RICHARDS CT, WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096-1036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20167303559 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006512172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Township |
| Municipality | Winthrop Harbor Village |
| Elementary School District | Winthrop Harbor School District 1 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,415 Land $10,544 Building $102,871 | $340,279 Land $31,635 Building $308,644 | |
| 2024 | $9,614.00 (+13.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,478.00 (+3.29%) | $90,230 (+8.09%) Land $9,287 Building $80,943 | $270,717 (+8.09%) Land $27,864 Building $242,853 |
| 2022 | $8,208.00 | $83,474 Land $9,087 Building $74,387 | $250,447 Land $27,264 Building $223,183 |
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 243 Richards Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 243 Richards Ct is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WINTHROP HARBOR serves 6,565 people · EPA ID IL0971950 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 16 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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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