Lake County property record for 540 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
| Square Footage | 3,753 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,374 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (2007) |
| Tax Bill | $30,447.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 12-21-210-022 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,753 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,519 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,741 sqft 1st Floor |
| Upper Floors | 1,741 sqft Upper Floors |
| Basement Area | 1,037 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 271 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 766 sqft Unfinished |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 9,374 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 125 ft x 75 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft Garage |
| Patio Area | 504 sqft Patio |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 540 E SCRANTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2538 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD E1/2 LOT 9& ALL LOT 10 BLOCK 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-210-022
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 E SCRANTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Known Transactions |
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| Deed Doc Number | 20076173713 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007405586 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 540 E SCRANTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2538 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007743845 |
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| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7743845 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.25% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 E SCRANTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2538 |
| Document Number | 0007405586 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7405586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 540 E SCRANTON AVE LAKE BLUFF IL 600442538, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2538 |
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 | $490,840 (+30.04%) Land $163,269 Building $327,571 | $1,472,667 (+30.04%) Land $489,856 Building $982,811 | |
| 2024 | $30,447.00 (+22.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $24,773.00 (+3.62%) | $377,444 (+5.97%) Land $125,550 Building $251,894 | $1,132,446 (+5.97%) Land $376,688 Building $755,758 |
| 2022 | $23,908.00 | $356,193 Land $118,481 Building $237,712 | $1,068,686 Land $355,479 Building $713,207 |
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