Lake County property record for 255 Maple Ct, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 4,985 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.611 acres (26,620 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,800,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $41,754 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-34-305-026 |
| Primary APN | 12-34-305-026 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,985 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,601 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,118 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,477 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,544 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,390 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 154 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 26,620 sqft (0.611 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 242 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 255 MAPLE CT |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FOREST PARK SUBDN LOT 9 & N10 FT LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST PARK SUBDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 863400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lake Forest Historic District listed 1978 · 590 contributing resources · NRIS 78001161 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 MAPLE CT, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKE FOREST BK&TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20217829067 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008042778 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 255 MAPLE CT, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2414 |
| Document Number | 0007829067 |
| Map Reference | DOC 241368 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7829067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 255 MAPLE CT, 255, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2414 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 255 MAPLE CT, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2414 |
| Document Number | 0007829068 |
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| Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7829068 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 255 MAPLE CT, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2414 |
| Document Number | 0007470789 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 255 MAPLE CT LAKE FOREST IL 600452414, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2414 |
| Document Number | 0007470789 |
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| Date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7470789 |
| Name | LAKE FOREST BK&TR |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.5% |
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 | $732,975 (+18.22%) Land $241,621 Building $491,354 | $2,199,144 (+18.22%) Land $724,935 Building $1,474,209 | |
| 2024 | $41,754.00 (+20.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $34,633.00 (+2.86%) | $620,005 (+6.98%) Land $204,381 Building $415,624 | $1,860,201 (+6.98%) Land $613,204 Building $1,246,997 |
| 2022 | $33,670.00 | $579,579 Land $191,055 Building $388,524 | $1,738,911 Land $573,222 Building $1,165,689 |
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.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1990 · 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.
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 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LAKE FOREST serves 19,642 people · EPA ID IL0970800 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 21 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 122 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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