Lake County property record for 489 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 3,630 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.642 acres (27,974 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $25,581 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-401-013 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-401-013 |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,630 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,478 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,974 sqft (0.642 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 489 E ILLINOIS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PIERCE A WHITESIDE SUB LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PIERCE A WHITESIDE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 489 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20167294296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $399,960 (+4.54%) Land $215,578 Building $184,382 | $1,200,000 (+4.54%) Land $646,799 Building $553,201 | |
| 2024 | $25,581.00 (+20.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $21,231.00 (+2.86%) | $382,577 (+6.98%) Land $182,351 Building $200,226 | $1,147,846 (+6.98%) Land $547,108 Building $600,738 |
| 2022 | $20,640.00 | $357,632 Land $170,461 Building $187,171 | $1,073,003 Land $511,434 Building $561,569 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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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