Lake County property record for 53 Forest Hills Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 5,470 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.997 acres (43,421 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $21,116 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-20-409-009 |
| Primary APN | 12-20-409-009 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,470 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,550 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,879 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,591 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,421 sqft (0.997 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 476 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 53 FOREST HILLS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BATH & TENNIS CLUB GROUNDS LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BATH & TENNIS CLUB GROUNDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 863202 |
53 Forest Hills Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2006.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 FOREST HILLS RD, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006116440 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $345,104 Land $76,198 Building $268,906 | $1,035,416 Land $228,617 Building $806,799 | |
| 2024 | $21,116.00 (+5.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $20,081.00 (+3.63%) | $297,584 (+0.92%) Land $65,706 Building $231,878 | $892,842 (+0.92%) Land $197,138 Building $695,704 |
| 2022 | $19,377.00 | $294,871 Land $65,107 Building $229,764 | $884,702 Land $195,341 Building $689,361 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Forest Hills Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 53 Forest Hills Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 BLUFF serves 5,600 people · EPA ID IL0970750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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