Lake County property record for 525 E Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 3.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
| Square Footage | 3,790 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage | Attached, 648 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $925,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $20,708.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 12-21-200-003 |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 3,790 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,735 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,429 sqft 1st Floor |
| Upper Floors | 1,469 sqft Upper Floors |
| Basement Area | 1,189 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 892 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 297 sqft Unfinished |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Street Address | 525 E WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2160 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG AT A PNT IN N LN BLK 34 IN NORTH ADD TO LK BLUFF 167.5 F T WOF NE COR THOF TH W 100 FT TH N 155 FT TH E 100 FT TH S 1 55 FTTO POB PT NW1/4 NE1/4 SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 44 RANGE 12 |
| Legal Range | 12 |
| Legal Township | 44 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEG AT A PNT IN N LN BLK 34 IN NORTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-200-003
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2160 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Tenant By Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| May 12, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 09, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20217844936 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 04, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007787264 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2160 |
| Document Number | 0007844936 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7844936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 05, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $925.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 625 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2160 |
| Document Number | 0007787264 |
| Instrument Date | May 04, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7787264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 05, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 525 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2160 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields Township |
| Municipality | Lake Bluff Village |
| Elementary School District | Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $336,623 (+20.59%) Land $176,913 Building $159,710 | $1,009,970 (+20.59%) Land $530,792 Building $479,178 | |
| 2024 | $20,708.00 (+13.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $18,221.00 (+3.68%) | $279,157 (+5.97%) Land $146,712 Building $132,445 | $837,555 (+5.97%) Land $440,180 Building $397,375 |
| 2022 | $17,575.00 | $263,441 Land $138,452 Building $124,989 | $790,402 Land $415,398 Building $375,004 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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