Lake County property record for 55 E Laurel Ave, #55, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 4,969 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.462 acres (20,103 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $989,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $27,010 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-28-307-140 |
| Primary APN | 12-28-307-140 |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,969 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,017 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,154 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 857 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 958 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 410 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,103 sqft (0.462 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 638 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 243 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 55 E LAUREL AVE, 55 |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | WESTERN ADDITION TO LAKE FOREST;UNIT 55 & 16.6% INT IN COMMO N ELEMENTS IN ASHBURY WOODS CONDO PER DOC 4559124,PT LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN ADDITION TO LAKE FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Legal Unit | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 863500 |
Source: Lake County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 E LAUREL AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20004561010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 55 E LAUREL AVE, 55, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1203 |
| Document Number | 0008189233 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268189233 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 55 E LAUREL AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1203 |
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 | $27,010.00 (+3.49%) | $483,659 (+15.97%) Land $148,849 Building $334,810 | $1,451,122 (+15.97%) Land $446,592 Building $1,004,530 |
| 2024 | $26,098.00 (+10.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $23,561.00 (+2.87%) | $417,059 (+3.95%) Land $128,353 Building $288,706 | $1,251,303 (+3.95%) Land $385,098 Building $866,205 |
| 2022 | $22,903.00 | $401,221 Land $123,479 Building $277,742 | $1,203,783 Land $370,474 Building $833,309 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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