Lake County property record for 544 Bluff St, Waukegan, IL 60085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,770 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $32,100 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,894 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-21-322-024 |
| Primary APN | 08-21-322-024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,770 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,498 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 913 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 857 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 632 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,840 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 168 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 544 BLUFF ST |
|---|---|
| City | WAUKEGAN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60085-5545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHN F POWELLS SUB OF S 132 FT BLK 9 MC KAYS 2ND ADDN S 66 F T LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN F POWELLS SUB |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUKEGAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 862402 |
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 544 BLUFF ST, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-5545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20147124824 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005662368 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Waukegan Township |
| Municipality | Waukegan City |
| Unified School District | Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,294 (+47.65%) Land $4,153 Building $48,141 | $156,897 (+47.65%) Land $12,460 Building $144,437 | |
| 2024 | $2,894.00 (+28.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,260.00 (+27.61%) | $35,418 (+21.64%) Land $3,311 Building $32,107 | $106,265 (+21.64%) Land $9,934 Building $96,331 |
| 2022 | $1,771.00 | $29,118 Land $2,690 Building $26,428 | $87,363 Land $8,071 Building $79,292 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 74% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | WAUKEGAN serves 87,149 people · EPA ID IL0971900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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