249 Beech St, Highland Park, IL 60035 Property Records

Lake County property record for 249 Beech St, Highland Park, IL 60035

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,166 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.291 acres (12,676 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$440,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill$25,340 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale
Aug 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-25-106-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-25-106-019

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,166 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,709 sqft
1st Floor Area1,711 sqft
2nd Floor Area455 sqft
Basement Area938 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1968
Architectural StyleTri-Level
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area12,676 sqft (0.291 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area455 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address249 BEECH ST
CityHIGHLAND PARK
StateIL
Zip60035-4164
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionRESUB OF LOTS 16 & 17 BLK 73 HIGHLAND PARK LOT 1
Legal SubdivisionHIGHLAND PARK
Legal Block73
Legal Lot Number1,16-
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionMORAINE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract865600

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2518 W PETERSON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659-4109
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 30, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION
Aug 29, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 29, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 29, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20177423553
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJul 30, 2021
Property Address249 BEECH ST, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-4164
Document Number0007813529
Instrument DateNov 20, 2020
Instrument7813529
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2518 W PETERSON AVE, 2518, CHICAGO, IL 60659-4109

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3400 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-5104
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateAug 29, 2017
Property Address249 BEECH ST, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-4164
Document Number0007423553
Instrument DateAug 22, 2017
Instrument7423553
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$660.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2518 W PETERSON AVE CHICAGO IL 606594109, CHICAGO, IL 60659-4109

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionMoraine Township
MunicipalityHighland Park City
Elementary School DistrictNorth Shore School District 112 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTownship High School District 113 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$319,442 (+17.67%) Land $112,383 Building $207,059$958,422 (+17.67%) Land $337,183 Building $621,239
2024$25,340.00 (+54.73%)
2023$16,377.00 (+8.39%)$271,464 (+49.26%) Land $95,504 Building $175,960$814,474 (+49.26%) Land $286,541 Building $527,933
2022$15,110.00$181,870 Land $104,916 Building $76,954$545,664 Land $314,779 Building $230,885

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemHIGHLAND PARK
serves 30,176 people · EPA ID IL0970500
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead11 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 231 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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