471 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Property Records

Lake County property record for 471 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,668 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.846 acres (36,856 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$740,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$23,443 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Second Mortgage
Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-33-401-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-33-401-005

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,668 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,703 sqft
1st Floor Area1,277 sqft
Upper Floors Area927 sqft
Basement Area927 sqft
Finished Basement464 sqft
Unfinished Basement463 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area36,856 sqft (0.846 acres)
Lot Dimensions352 ft deep x 110 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area572 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area126 sqft
Patio Area192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address471 E ILLINOIS RD
CityLAKE FOREST
StateIL
Zip60045-2364
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionROBERT L THALHOFER SUB LOT 2
Legal SubdivisionROBERT L THALHOFER SUB
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract863400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lake Forest Historic District
listed 1978 · 590 contributing resources · NRIS 78001161

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address471 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2364
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 16, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
MAROON FINANCIAL CU
Dec 2, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIFTH THIRD BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 2, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 2, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20217849892
Prior Transfer DateFeb 3, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0005950359
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address471 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2364
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0008128351
DateOct 16, 2025
Instrument8128351
Lender
NameMAROON FINANCIAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60637
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueNov 1, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.99%

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateDec 2, 2021
Property Address471 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2364
Document Number0007849892
Map ReferenceDOC 1520410
Instrument DateNov 8, 2021
Instrument7849892
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$740.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address471 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2364

Mortgage

Document Number0007849893
DateDec 2, 2021
Instrument7849893
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
MunicipalityLake Forest City
Elementary School DistrictLake Forest School District 67 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$435,362 (+32.52%) Land $222,101 Building $213,261$1,306,217 (+32.52%) Land $666,370 Building $639,847
2024$23,443.00 (+21.66%)
2023$19,270.00 (+2.85%)$328,526 (+2.94%) Land $167,598 Building $160,928$985,676 (+2.94%) Land $502,844 Building $482,832
2022$18,736.00$319,148 Land $162,814 Building $156,334$957,540 Land $488,491 Building $469,049

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLAKE FOREST
serves 19,642 people · EPA ID IL0970800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead21 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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