Lake County property record for 544 E Washington 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 1996 |
| Square Footage | 3,738 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,049 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $26,962.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 12-21-203-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,738 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,582 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,692 sqft 1st Floor |
| Upper Floors | 1,328 sqft Upper Floors |
| Basement Area | 1,692 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 718 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 974 sqft Unfinished |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,049 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 134 ft x 75 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 870 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 544 E WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2117 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BIRCH ROAD SUB LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCH ROAD SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-203-007
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 544 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Tenant By Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 02, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Apr 09, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 09, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 09, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20217774259 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006584587 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 544 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0008156115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 8156115 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FLINT, MI 48501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 544 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007869551 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 02, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7869551 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 09, 2021 |
| Property Address | 544 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2117 |
| Document Number | 0007774259 |
| Map Reference | DOC 818184 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7774259 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,050.00 |
| 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 | 544 E WASHINGTON AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2117 |
| Document Number | 0007774260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7774260 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 01, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.62% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 8.62% |
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 | $381,692 (+5.65%) Land $156,827 Building $224,865 | $1,145,190 (+5.65%) Land $470,528 Building $674,662 | |
| 2024 | $26,962.00 (+13.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $23,694.00 (+3.62%) | $361,285 (+5.97%) Land $130,055 Building $231,230 | $1,083,963 (+5.97%) Land $390,204 Building $693,759 |
| 2022 | $22,867.00 | $340,943 Land $122,732 Building $218,211 | $1,022,931 Land $368,233 Building $654,698 |
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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