Lake County property record for 494 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,766 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.509 acres (22,176 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,490,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $30,644 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-404-004 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-404-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,766 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,305 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,919 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,847 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,539 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,539 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 22,176 sqft (0.509 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 347 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 494 E ILLINOIS RD |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2363 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUB OF LOT 244 LAKE FOREST; LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 244,6 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2363 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20227888757 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 494 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2363 |
| Document Number | 0007888757 |
| Map Reference | DOC 113599 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7888757 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,490.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| 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 | 494 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2363 |
| Document Number | 0007888758 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7888758 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 2.5% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 4.5% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 7.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 494 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2363 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007757054 |
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| Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7757054 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 2.75% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 4.75% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 7.75% |
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 | $531,866 (+18.22%) Land $192,256 Building $339,610 | $1,595,758 (+18.22%) Land $576,826 Building $1,018,932 | |
| 2024 | $30,644.00 (+20.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $25,393.00 (+2.85%) | $449,893 (+6.98%) Land $162,625 Building $287,268 | $1,349,814 (+6.98%) Land $487,924 Building $861,890 |
| 2022 | $24,689.00 | $420,558 Land $152,021 Building $268,537 | $1,261,801 Land $456,109 Building $805,692 |
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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 21 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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