Lake County property record for 487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6.5 ba · 6,844 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 1.04 acres (45,302 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,790,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $46,312 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-206-001 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-206-001 |
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| Full Baths | 6.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,844 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,747 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,070 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 3,129 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,958 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,927 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 645 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,282 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 45,302 sqft (1.04 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 621 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 988 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 334 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 487 WALNUT RD |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OWNER S SUBDN.OF LOTS 116 117 118 119 120 LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | OWNER S SUBDN. |
| Legal Lot Number | 116,6 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 487 WALNUT RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19984197622 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007422791 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 487 WALNUT RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2245 |
| Document Number | 0007422791 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7422791 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 487 WALNUT RD LAKE FOREST IL 600452245, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2245 |
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 | $876,339 (+21.5%) Land $291,071 Building $585,268 | $2,629,280 (+21.5%) Land $873,300 Building $1,755,980 | |
| 2024 | $46,312.00 (+11.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $41,534.00 | $721,274 (+3.95%) Land $246,209 Building $475,065 | $2,164,039 (+3.95%) Land $738,701 Building $1,425,338 |
| 2022 | $693,882 Land $236,859 Building $457,023 | $2,081,854 Land $710,648 Building $1,371,206 |
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 | 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 | 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 136 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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