Lake County property record for 420 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 3,292 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.398 acres (17,341 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,835 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-204-013 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-204-013 |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,292 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,900 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,058 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,234 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,058 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,341 sqft (0.398 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 420 WALNUT RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEERPATH-WALNUT SUB LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEERPATH-WALNUT SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| 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.
420 Walnut Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2009.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 WALNUT RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006564813 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 420 WALNUT RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2254 |
| Document Number | 0007892923 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1821863 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7892923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 420 WALNUT RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2254 |
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 | $507,085 Land $176,664 Building $330,421 | $1,521,407 Land $530,045 Building $991,362 | |
| 2024 | $13,835.00 (-3.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $14,271.00 (+1.96%) | $382,648 (+2.94%) Land $133,312 Building $249,336 | $1,148,059 (+2.94%) Land $399,976 Building $748,083 |
| 2022 | $13,996.00 | $371,726 Land $129,507 Building $242,219 | $1,115,290 Land $388,560 Building $726,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 420 Walnut Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 420 Walnut Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 136 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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