Lake County property record for 461 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 3,052 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,198 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $875,000 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $24,543 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-28-412-003 |
| Primary APN | 12-28-412-003 |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,279 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,576 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,476 sqft |
| Basement Area | 630 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,198 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 237 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 461 E WESTMINSTER |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2267 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OWNER S DIVISION OF GEO.M.COLLINS ADD TO LAKE FOREST (EX BEG AT SE COR TH S69DEG O6MIN W63.8 FT TO MOSTSLY COR TH N54DEG 27MIN W28.76 FT TO SWLY COR TH N85DEG 50 1/2MIN E83.56 FT TO |
| Legal Subdivision | OWNER S DIVISION OF GEO.M.COLLINS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 863400 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-28-412-003
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 461 E WESTMINSTER, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2267 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19984178466 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007818435 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 461 E WESTMINSTER, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2267 |
| Document Number | 0007818435 |
| Map Reference | MB V PG 77 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7818435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 461 E WESTMINSTER, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2267 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 461 E WESTMINSTER, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2267 |
| Document Number | 0007818436 |
| Map Reference | DOC 376212 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7818436 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 461 E WESTMINSTER, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2267 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $434,269 (+18.22%) Land $192,457 Building $241,812 | $1,302,938 (+18.22%) Land $577,429 Building $725,509 | |
| 2024 | $24,543.00 (+20.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $20,371.00 (+2.87%) | $367,337 (+6.98%) Land $162,794 Building $204,543 | $1,102,121 (+6.98%) Land $488,431 Building $613,690 |
| 2022 | $19,803.00 | $343,385 Land $152,179 Building $191,206 | $1,030,258 Land $456,583 Building $573,675 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (17097C), updated February 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 136 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LAKE FOREST serves 19,642 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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