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

Lake County property record for 525 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4 ba · 3,422 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.261 acres (11,360 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$977,500 (Jul 2008)
Tax Bill$21,380 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2018 Mortgage
Nov 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-33-407-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-33-407-005

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,422 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,794 sqft
1st Floor Area1,456 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,336 sqft
Basement Area1,002 sqft
Finished Basement630 sqft
Unfinished Basement372 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area11,360 sqft (0.261 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address525 E ILLINOIS RD
CityLAKE FOREST
StateIL
Zip60045-2443
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWASHINGTON CIRCLE SUB. LOT 27
Legal SubdivisionWASHINGTON CIRCLE SUB.
Legal Lot Number27
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
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 October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address525 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 1, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
JUDICIAL DRIVE PROP HOLDING LL
Nov 9, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 30, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 30, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 30, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20086375906
Last Transfer DateNov 1, 2017
Transfer Doc0007442153
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address525 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443
Document Number0007466901
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address525 E ILLINOIS RD LAKE FOREST IL 600452443, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443

Mortgage

Document Number0007466901
DateMar 1, 2018
Instrument7466901
Lender
NameJUDICIAL DRIVE PROP HOLDING LL
Address7816 SWINKS MILL CT, MCLEAN, VA 22102-2416
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueFeb 28, 2023

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateNov 9, 2017
Property Address525 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443
Document Number0007442153
Instrument DateNov 1, 2017
Instrument7442153
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 21, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address525 E ILLINOIS RD LAKE FOREST IL 600452443, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443

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$379,374 (+18.22%) Land $122,009 Building $257,365$1,138,236 (+18.22%) Land $366,064 Building $772,172
2024$21,380.00 (+19.75%)
2023$17,854.00 (+3.41%)$320,903 (+6.98%) Land $103,205 Building $217,698$962,805 (+6.98%) Land $309,646 Building $653,159
2022$17,265.00$299,978 Land $96,475 Building $203,503$900,024 Land $289,454 Building $610,570

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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