Lake County property record for 262 E Foster Pl, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,634 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 1.75 acres (76,230 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,330,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $18,477 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-04-102-014 |
| Primary APN | 16-04-102-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,634 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,000 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,634 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,777 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 76,230 sqft (1.75 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 589 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 263 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 262 E FOSTER PL |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-3048 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTLEIGH SUB.UNIT 1 LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTLEIGH SUB.U |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST DEERFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 864602 |
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.
262 E Foster Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Lake County records, as of July 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 262 E FOSTER PL, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3048 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20268158829 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006118023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 262 E FOSTER PL, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3048 |
| Document Number | 0008158829 |
| Map Reference | DOC 740858 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 8158829 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,330.00 |
| 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 262 E FOSTER PL, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3048 |
| Document Number | 0008158830 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 8158830 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2066 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.5% |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | West Deerfield 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 | $324,622 (+4.84%) Land $238,477 Building $86,145 | $973,964 (+4.84%) Land $715,503 Building $258,461 | |
| 2024 | $18,477.00 (-17.04%) | $309,636 (-12.77%) Land $227,468 Building $82,168 | $929,001 (-12.77%) Land $682,472 Building $246,529 |
| 2023 | $22,271.00 (+51.4%) | $354,982 (+36.97%) Land $218,299 Building $136,683 | $1,065,052 (+36.97%) Land $654,962 Building $410,090 |
| 2022 | $14,710.00 | $259,170 Land $229,917 Building $29,253 | $777,588 Land $689,820 Building $87,768 |
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 262 E Foster Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · 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 262 E Foster Pl 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 96% of the US · lower than 74% 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 |
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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 84 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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