Lake County property record for 547 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,997 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,383 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $710,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $15,149 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-407-008 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-407-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,997 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 999 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 999 sqft |
| Basement Area | 999 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 999 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,383 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,990 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 547 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 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON CIRCLE SUB. |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| 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 July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 547 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20065970945 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 547 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007457795 |
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| Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7457795 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 18, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $290,211 (+32.52%) Land $116,564 Building $173,647 | $870,720 (+32.52%) Land $349,727 Building $520,993 | |
| 2024 | $15,149.00 (+21.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,493.00 (+2.96%) | $218,995 (+2.94%) Land $87,960 Building $131,035 | $657,050 (+2.94%) Land $263,906 Building $393,144 |
| 2022 | $12,134.00 | $212,743 Land $85,449 Building $127,294 | $638,293 Land $256,373 Building $381,920 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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