Lake County property record for 471 Checker Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,614 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,452 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $483,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $10,209 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-32-114-005 |
| Primary APN | 15-32-114-005 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,614 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,056 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,614 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 11,452 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 442 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 77 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 471 CHECKER DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60089-1667 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STRATHMORE IN BUFFALO GROVE UNIT 6 LOT 24 BLOCK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | STRATHMORE IN BUFFALO GROVE UNIT 6 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Legal Unit | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 864516 |
471 Checker Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 282 APPLETREE CT, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-2407 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20248039192 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0008038450 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $120,792 Land $34,680 Building $86,112 | $362,412 Land $104,050 Building $258,362 | |
| 2024 | $10,209.00 (+8.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,406.00 (+3.96%) | $104,314 (+8.42%) Land $29,949 Building $74,365 | $312,973 (+8.42%) Land $89,856 Building $223,117 |
| 2022 | $9,048.00 | $96,212 Land $27,623 Building $68,589 | $288,665 Land $82,877 Building $205,788 |
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.
FEMA maps place 471 Checker Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 471 Checker Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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