Lake County property record for 444 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,744 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,899 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $14,594 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-211-011 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-211-011 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,744 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,135 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 956 sqft |
| Basement Area | 765 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 265 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,899 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 267 sqft |
| Patio Area | 580 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 444 E ILLINOIS RD |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2365 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY OF LAKE FOREST (EX E 69 FT) S 49 FTN 249 FT LOT 236 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF LAKE FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 236 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| 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.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 444 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2365 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20157210424 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008064677 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 444 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2365 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CAMBRIDGE TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007662843 |
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| Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7662843 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
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 | $279,911 (+32.52%) Land $127,786 Building $152,125 | $839,817 (+32.52%) Land $383,396 Building $456,421 | |
| 2024 | $14,594.00 (+21.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,027.00 (+2.88%) | $211,221 (+2.94%) Land $96,427 Building $114,794 | $633,726 (+2.94%) Land $289,310 Building $344,416 |
| 2022 | $11,690.00 | $205,193 Land $93,675 Building $111,518 | $615,640 Land $281,053 Building $334,587 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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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