Lake County property record for 255 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 70,404 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,312,132 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $507,186 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-123-039 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-123-039 |
|---|
| Building Area | 70,404 sqft Gross Area |
|---|---|
| Basement Area | 13,038 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 255 E ILLINOIS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1953 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Legal Description | SECOND DEER PATH INN RESUB; N150 LT2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SECOND DEER PATH INN RESUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3045 |
| Census Tract | 863500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Vine-Oakwood-Green Bay Road Historic District listed 1980 · 20 contributing resources · NRIS 80001381 |
|---|---|
| Individually Listed | Deerpath Inn listed 1992 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 92000482 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
255 E Illinois Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2013.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1953 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20137063126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields Township |
| Municipality | Lake Forest City |
| Elementary School District | Lake Forest School District 67 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,802,611 Land $667,776 Building $8,134,835 | $26,410,473 Land $2,003,528 Building $24,406,945 | |
| 2024 | $507,186.00 (+13.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $445,491.00 (+2.85%) | $7,818,191 (+5.97%) Land $593,096 Building $7,225,095 | $23,456,919 (+5.97%) Land $1,779,466 Building $21,677,453 |
| 2022 | $433,140.00 | $7,378,018 Land $559,704 Building $6,818,314 | $22,136,267 Land $1,679,280 Building $20,456,987 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 E Illinois Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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 255 E Illinois Rd 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 | LAKE FOREST serves 19,642 people · EPA ID IL0970800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 21 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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