Lake County property record for 251 E Witchwood Ln, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5.5 ba · 6,061 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.486 acres (21,166 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,663,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $43,895 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-21-305-021 |
| Primary APN | 12-21-305-021 |
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| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,061 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,845 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,137 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,879 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,961 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,045 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,916 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,166 sqft (0.486 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 474 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 251 E WITCHWOOD LN |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2766 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF SECOND RAVINE FOREST LOT 64 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF SECOND RAVINE FORE |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
251 E Witchwood Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 E WITCHWOOD LN, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2766 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Feb 5, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit METROPOLITAN CAP BK & TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20207631355 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007844187 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 251 E WITCHWOOD LN, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2766 |
| Document Number | 0007844187 |
| Map Reference | DOC 227120 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7844187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 251 E WITCHWOOD LN, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2766 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 251 E WITCHWOOD LN, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2766 |
| Document Number | 0007631355 |
| Map Reference | DOC 227120 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7631355 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,663.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 251 E WITCHWOOD LN, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2766 |
| Document Number | 0007631356 |
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| Date | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7631356 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.12% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.12% |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 251 E WITCHWOOD LN, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2766 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7406491 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 E WITCHWOOD LN LAKE BLUFF IL 600442766, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2766 |
| Document Number | 0007406491 |
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| Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7406491 |
| Name | METROPOLITAN CAP BK & TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields Township |
| Municipality | Lake Bluff Village |
| Elementary School District | Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $670,272 Land $176,424 Building $493,848 | $2,011,017 Land $529,325 Building $1,481,692 | |
| 2024 | $43,895.00 (+12.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $38,909.00 (+3.61%) | $577,975 (+3.95%) Land $152,130 Building $425,845 | $1,734,099 (+3.95%) Land $456,436 Building $1,277,663 |
| 2022 | $37,554.00 | $556,025 Land $146,352 Building $409,673 | $1,668,242 Land $439,100 Building $1,229,142 |
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 251 E Witchwood Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · other causes |
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 251 E Witchwood Ln 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 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | LAKE BLUFF serves 5,600 people · EPA ID IL0970750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 303 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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