Lake County property record for 421 Checker Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,475 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,773 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,170 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-32-112-044 |
| Primary APN | 15-32-112-044 |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,475 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,170 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 943 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,195 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 8,773 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 421 CHECKER DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60089-1643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STRATHMORE IN BUFFALO GROVE UNIT 5 LOT 42 BLOCK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | STRATHMORE IN BUFFALO GROVE UNIT 5 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 864516 |
421 Checker Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 CHECKER DR, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-1643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007307577 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Buffalo Grove Village |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Vernon Township |
| Elementary School District | Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,204 Land $35,006 Building $147,198 | $546,667 Land $105,029 Building $441,638 | |
| 2024 | $15,170.00 (+8.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,993.00 (+3.98%) | $158,891 (+9.43%) Land $30,527 Building $128,364 | $476,721 (+9.43%) Land $91,590 Building $385,131 |
| 2022 | $13,458.00 | $145,204 Land $27,897 Building $117,307 | $435,655 Land $83,699 Building $351,956 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 Checker Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 421 Checker Dr 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 | BUFFALO GROVE serves 43,212 people · EPA ID IL0314180 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 349 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 DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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