Lake County property record for 524 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5.5 ba · 3,180 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.312 acres (13,599 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,055,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $27,539 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-404-019 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-404-019 |
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| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,680 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,688 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 436 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,068 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,599 sqft (0.312 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 432 sqft |
| Patio Area | 242 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 524 E ILLINOIS RD |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RYGH RESUB LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | RYGH RESUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| 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 |
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| Mailing Address | 524 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWCASTLE HOME LOANS |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWCASTLE HM LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20157225149 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 524 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2444 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | N TITLE COMPANY, SNP TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007751780 |
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| Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7751780 |
| Name | NEWCASTLE HOME LOANS |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60622 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 524 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2444 |
| Document Number | 0007650079 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | SNP TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 524 E ILLINOIS RD LAKE FOREST IL 600452444, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2444 |
| Document Number | 0007650079 |
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| Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7650079 |
| Name | NEWCASTLE HM LNS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60622 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 22, 2050 |
| Rate | 3.75% |
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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 | $486,269 (+18.22%) Land $137,257 Building $349,012 | $1,458,953 (+18.22%) Land $411,812 Building $1,047,141 | |
| 2024 | $27,539.00 (+20.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,854.00 | $411,322 (+6.97%) Land $116,102 Building $295,220 | $1,234,090 (+6.97%) Land $348,341 Building $885,749 |
| 2022 | $384,503 Land $108,532 Building $275,971 | $1,153,625 Land $325,629 Building $827,996 |
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 |
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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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