Lake County property record for 246 Orton Ave, Wauconda, IL 60084
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,333 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,343 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-401-002 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-401-002 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,868 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 808 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,333 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 166 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 246 ORTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WAUCONDA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60084-1743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HUBBURDS WOODS;PT LTA BEG AT NW COR LT 37,W ALG SLY LN OF O RTON ST 60 MOL TO W LN OF DANIEL ST, S ON W LN OF DANIEL ST EXTND S TO THE S LN OF LTA, E ALG S LN OF LTA TO SW COR OF |
| Legal Subdivision | HUBBURDS WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | A,37 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUCONDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 864208 |
246 Orton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 ORTON AVE, WAUCONDA, IL 60084-1743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $69,196 Land $19,637 Building $49,559 | $207,609 Land $58,917 Building $148,692 | |
| 2024 | $4,343.00 (+2.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,243.00 (+6.08%) | $49,375 (-1.03%) Land $14,012 Building $35,363 | $148,140 (-1.03%) Land $42,040 Building $106,100 |
| 2022 | $4,000.00 | $49,889 Land $16,101 Building $33,788 | $149,682 Land $48,308 Building $101,374 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 246 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 246 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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