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

Lake County property record for 496 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3.5 ba · 3,227 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.81 acres (35,266 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,575,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$20,344 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2022 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-33-404-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-33-404-026
Alternative APN
  • 12334040060000

Interior

Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,227 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,386 sqft
1st Floor Area1,619 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,608 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area999 sqft
Basement Area999 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area35,266 sqft (0.81 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area368 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area295 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address496 E ILLINOIS RD
CityLAKE FOREST
StateIL
Zip60045-2363
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION OF LOT 244 IN LAKE FOREST;LOTS 7 & 8
Legal SubdivisionLAKE FOREST
Legal Lot Number7-8,2
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
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 Address496 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2363
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 3, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CITIBANK NA
Mar 3, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Sep 10, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20237961540
Prior Transfer DateDec 15, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0007879887
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateMar 3, 2023
Property Address496 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2363
Document Number0007961540
Instrument DateFeb 24, 2023
Instrument7961540
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 15, 2023
Title CompanyBURNETT TITLE, BURNET TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,575.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address496 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2363

Mortgage

Document Number0007961541
DateMar 3, 2023
Instrument7961541
Lender
NameCITIBANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.5%

March 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateMar 3, 2022
Property Address496 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2363
Document Number0007879887
Instrument DateDec 15, 2021
Instrument7879887
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address210 N MAYFLOWER RD, 210, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2425

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address351 GREENLEAF ST STE E, E, PARK CITY, IL 60085-5701

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateSep 10, 2021
Property Address496 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2363
Document Number0007824910
Instrument DateJul 3, 2021
Instrument7824910
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 18, 2021
Title CompanyBURNET TITLE-POST CLOSING, BURNET TITLE POST CLOSING

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$760.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address210 N MAYFLOWER RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2425

Mortgage

Document Number0007824911
DateSep 10, 2021
Instrument7824911
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueAug 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.62%

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$361,399 (+18.22%) Land $246,404 Building $114,995$1,084,305 (+18.22%) Land $739,286 Building $345,019
2024$20,344.00 (+17.84%)
2023$17,264.00 (+7%)$305,698 (+6.98%) Land $208,427 Building $97,271$917,186 (+6.98%) Land $625,344 Building $291,842
2022$16,135.00$285,765 Land $194,837 Building $90,928$857,380 Land $584,569 Building $272,811

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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