517 E Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Property Records

Lake County property record for 517 E Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Square Footage2,976 sqft Living Area
Lot Size16,065 sqft (0.369 acres)
GarageAttached, 660 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$800,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$21,153.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-21-206-003

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Partial Baths2 Partial Baths
Building Area2,976 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,124 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,488 sqft 1st Floor
Upper Floors1,488 sqft Upper Floors
Basement Area1,488 sqft Basement
Game RoomGame Room
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area16,065 sqft (0.369 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area660 sqft Garage
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area192 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address517 E WASHINGTON AVE
CityLAKE BLUFF
StateIL
Zip60044-2160
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHILLES GARDEN SUB E1/2 LOT 8
Legal SubdivisionHILLES GARDEN SUB
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Minor Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2012
Census Tract863300

Owner

Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-206-003

Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address517 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2160
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingTenant By Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SPRING EQ LLC
Nov 22, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CIBC BANK USA
Jun 09, 2020Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CIBC BANK USA
Dec 29, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 09, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 09, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 15, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20207662281
Prior Transfer DateJul 10, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0006876270
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address517 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2160
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 02, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address517 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2160

Mortgage

Document Number0007786905
DateMay 12, 2021
Instrument7786905
Lender
NameSPRING EQ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFLINT, MI 48501
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 30, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address517 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2160
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 02, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007945694
DateNov 22, 2022
Instrument7945694
Lender
NameCIBC BANK USA
TypeBank
AddressWORTH, IL 60482
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 21, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

June 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJun 09, 2020
Property Address517 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2160
Document Number0007662281
Map ReferenceDOC 832156
Instrument DateMay 18, 2020
Instrument7662281
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2022
Title CompanyCT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$800.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address517 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2160

Mortgage

Document Number0007662282
DateJun 09, 2020
Instrument7662282
Lender
NameCIBC BANK USA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.12%
Type Change DateJun 01, 2030
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change8.12%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.12%

December 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address517 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2160
Document Number0007372973
Instrument DateDec 29, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2017
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address517 E WASHINGTON AVE LAKE BLUFF IL 600442160, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2160

Mortgage

Document Number0007372973
DateFeb 14, 2017
Instrument7372973
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 13, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
MunicipalityLake Bluff Village
Elementary School DistrictLake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$343,675 (+20.59%) Land $192,364 Building $151,311$1,031,128 (+20.59%) Land $577,150 Building $453,978
2024$21,153.00 (+13.71%)
2023$18,602.00 (+3.62%)$285,005 (+5.97%) Land $159,525 Building $125,480$855,101 (+5.97%) Land $478,623 Building $376,478
2022$17,952.00$268,959 Land $150,544 Building $118,415$806,958 Land $451,677 Building $355,281

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (17097C), updated February 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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