Lake County property record for 255 E Witchwood Ln, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 ba · 4,949 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $26,675 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-21-305-044 |
| Primary APN | 12-21-305-044 |
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| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,949 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,560 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,470 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,997 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,409 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 482 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,927 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 684 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 255 E WITCHWOOD LN |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2766 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LADUKES WITCHWOOD LANE RESUBDIVISION; LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LADUKES WITCHWOOD LANE RESUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
255 E Witchwood Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 E WITCHWOOD LN, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2766 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BLUELEAF LENDING LLC |
| Sep 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BLUELEAF LENDING LLC |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BLUELEAF LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20197597543 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 255 E WITCHWOOD LN, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2766 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007789917 |
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| Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7789917 |
| Name | BLUELEAF LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.12% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 4.12% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 7.12% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 255 E WITCHWOOD LN, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2766 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007693695 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7693695 |
| Name | BLUELEAF LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.5% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.5% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 7.5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 255 E WITCHWOOD LN, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2766 |
| Document Number | 0007597543 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7597543 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,500.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 255 E WITCHWOOD LN LAKE BLUFF IL 600442766, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2766 |
| Document Number | 7597544 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7597544 |
| Name | BLUELEAF LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 2, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
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 | $395,594 Land $166,116 Building $229,478 | $1,186,901 Land $498,398 Building $688,503 | |
| 2024 | $26,675.00 (+12.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $23,670.00 (+3.62%) | $354,049 (+3.95%) Land $143,242 Building $210,807 | $1,062,253 (+3.95%) Land $429,769 Building $632,484 |
| 2022 | $22,844.00 | $340,603 Land $137,802 Building $202,801 | $1,021,911 Land $413,447 Building $608,464 |
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 255 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 255 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% 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 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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