Lake County property record for 274 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,897 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.485 acres (21,118 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $881,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $19,106 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-04-307-012 |
| Primary APN | 16-04-307-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,897 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,815 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,665 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,118 sqft (0.485 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 192 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 145 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 274 CHEROKEE RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-3063 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CAMPBELLS LAKE FOREST ADD (EX E3 FT) LOT 13 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMPBELLS LAKE FOREST ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST DEERFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 864602 |
274 Cherokee Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 274 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3063 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20227893894 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008029531 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 274 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3063 |
| Document Number | 0007893894 |
| Map Reference | DOC 255931 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7893894 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $881.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 274 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3063 |
| Document Number | 0007893896 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7893896 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 274 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3063 |
| Document Number | 0007806908 |
| Map Reference | DOC 255931 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7806908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 732 N CASS AVE, WESTMONT, IL 60559-1018 |
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 | $336,636 Land $119,855 Building $216,781 | $1,010,009 Land $359,601 Building $650,408 | |
| 2024 | $19,106.00 (+25.52%) | ||
| 2023 | $15,222.00 (+10.7%) | $275,137 (+8.46%) Land $97,959 Building $177,178 | $825,493 (+8.46%) Land $293,906 Building $531,587 |
| 2022 | $13,751.00 | $253,680 Land $103,147 Building $150,533 | $761,116 Land $309,472 Building $451,644 |
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 274 Cherokee Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 274 Cherokee 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 94% of the US · lower than 61% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 272 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 DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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