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251 E Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Property Records

Lake County property record for 251 E Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4.5 ba · 3,097 sqft · built 2014
Lot Size0.192 acres (8,372 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,073,044 (Oct 2013)
Tax Bill$29,202 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2019 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-21-108-048

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-21-108-048

Interior

Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,097 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,983 sqft
1st Floor Area1,466 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,631 sqft
Basement Area1,466 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2014
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2014
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,372 sqft (0.192 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area247 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address251 E WASHINGTON AVE
CityLAKE BLUFF
StateIL
Zip60044-2156
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBERNHART SUB; LOT 1
Legal SubdivisionBERNHART SUB
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2045
Census Tract863300

Owner

Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-108-048

Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address251 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 17, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP
Oct 21, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Aug 18, 2021Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Dec 12, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 24, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 24, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 21, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20137048855
Last Transfer DateAug 03, 2021
Transfer Doc0007818405
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address251 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2025
Title CompanyTWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007751054
DateFeb 17, 2021
Instrument7751054
Lender
NameHOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Address12005
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term177 Months
DueNov 01, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.12%

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address251 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 05, 2022
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007602182
DateOct 21, 2019
Instrument7602182
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 01, 2049

August 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateAug 18, 2021
Property Address251 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156
Document Number0007818405
Map ReferenceDOC 6913735
Instrument DateAug 03, 2021
Instrument7818405
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 05, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address251 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156

December 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateDec 12, 2018
Property Address251 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156
Document Number0007531340
Map ReferenceDOC6913735
Instrument DateNov 26, 2018
Instrument7531340
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 05, 2022
Title CompanyADVANTAGE TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address251 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2156

Mortgage

Document Number0007531341
DateDec 12, 2018
Instrument7531341
Lender
NameHOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 01, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.87%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
MunicipalityLake Bluff Village
Elementary School DistrictLake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$471,122 (+8.98%) Land $136,806 Building $334,316$1,413,507 (+8.98%) Land $410,459 Building $1,003,048
2024$29,202.00 (+25.61%)$432,303 (+8.48%) Land $125,533 Building $306,770$1,297,039 (+8.48%) Land $376,637 Building $920,402
2023$23,248.00 (+3.61%)$398,509 (+19.09%) Land $115,720 Building $282,789$1,195,647 (+19.09%) Land $347,195 Building $848,452
2022$22,437.00$334,641 Land $97,174 Building $237,467$1,004,023 Land $291,551 Building $712,472

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (17097C), updated February 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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