Lake County property record for 281 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
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| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $9,312,132 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $10,871 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-124-001 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-124-001 |
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| Lot Area | 8,002 sqft (0.184 acres) |
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| Street Address | 281 E ILLINOIS RD |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1929 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Legal Description | CITY OF LAKE FOREST N100FT (EX E 184 FT) LOT 325 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF LAKE FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 325 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3044 |
| Census Tract | 863500 |
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 records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1953 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| 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 | $188,679 (+12.59%) Land $188,679 | $566,094 (+12.59%) Land $566,094 | |
| 2024 | $10,871.00 (+13.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,548.00 (+2.84%) | $167,578 (+5.97%) Land $167,578 | $502,784 (+5.97%) Land $502,784 |
| 2022 | $9,284.00 | $158,143 Land $158,143 | $474,476 Land $474,476 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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