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254 E Keith Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 Property Records

Lake County property record for 254 E Keith Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.159 acres (6,913 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$152,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$5,416 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-16-201-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-16-201-026

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,100 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,320 sqft
1st Floor Area1,100 sqft
Basement Area1,100 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,913 sqft (0.159 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area342 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address254 E KEITH AVE
CityWAUKEGAN
StateIL
Zip60085-2170
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLUMBERG-S SUBDN. (EX N 16.5FT) LOT 9 BLOCK 1
Legal SubdivisionBLUMBERG-S SUBDN.
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionWAUKEGAN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract861702

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address254 E KEITH AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2170
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 7, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
May 14, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 23, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Jan 26, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 14, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 14, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20187483313
Prior Transfer DateOct 23, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0007146473
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address254 E KEITH AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2170
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address254 E KEITH AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2170

Mortgage

Document Number0007796006
DateJun 7, 2021
Instrument7796006
Lender
NameDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term324 Months
DueJun 1, 2048

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateMay 14, 2018
Property Address254 E KEITH AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2170
Document Number0007483313
Map ReferenceDOC213240
Instrument DateApr 10, 2018
Instrument7483313
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address254 E KEITH AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2170

Mortgage

Document Number0007483314
DateMay 14, 2018
Instrument7483314
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2048

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateMar 23, 2017
Property Address254 E KEITH AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2170
Document Number0007381650
Instrument DateMar 8, 2017
Instrument7381650
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$88.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1590 S MILWAUKEE AVE #312 LIBERTYVILLE IL 600483786, 312, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048-3786

January 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJan 26, 2017
Property Address254 E KEITH AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2170
Document Number0007368042
Instrument DateJan 16, 2017
Instrument7368042
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
Address14221 DALLAS PKWY #1000 DALLAS TX 752542946, 1000, DALLAS, TX 75254-2946

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionWaukegan Township
MunicipalityWaukegan City
Unified School DistrictWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$75,627 (+19.09%) Land $10,974 Building $64,653$226,903 (+19.09%) Land $32,925 Building $193,978
2024$5,416.00 (+5.33%)
2023$5,142.00 (+6.44%)$63,506 (+8.37%) Land $9,215 Building $54,291$190,537 (+8.37%) Land $27,648 Building $162,889
2022$4,831.00$58,600 Land $7,670 Building $50,930$175,817 Land $23,012 Building $152,805

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemWAUKEGAN
serves 87,149 people · EPA ID IL0971900
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead10 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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 605 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

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