Lake County property record for 535 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,386 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.245 acres (10,672 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $13,456 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-407-007 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-407-007 |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,386 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,620 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 702 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 234 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,672 sqft (0.245 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 535 E ILLINOIS RD |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON CIRCLE SUB. LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON CIRCLE SUB. |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 26, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Jun 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Jan 11, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GENEQUITY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20187457097 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007838086 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 535 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Document Number | 0007838086 |
| Map Reference | DOC 155798 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7838086 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 535 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 535 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Document Number | 0007670583 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 535 E ILLINOIS RD LAKE FOREST IL 600452443, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Document Number | 0007670583 |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7670583 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 535 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Document Number | 0007457097 |
| Map Reference | MB J PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7457097 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 535 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Document Number | 0007457098 |
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| Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7457098 |
| Name | GENEQUITY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.25% |
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 | $258,771 (+32.52%) Land $126,614 Building $132,157 | $776,391 (+32.52%) Land $379,880 Building $396,511 | |
| 2024 | $13,456.00 (+21.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,091.00 (+2.88%) | $195,270 (+2.94%) Land $95,544 Building $99,726 | $585,869 (+2.94%) Land $286,661 Building $299,208 |
| 2022 | $10,781.00 | $189,696 Land $92,817 Building $96,879 | $569,145 Land $278,479 Building $290,666 |
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 |
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| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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