Lake County property record for 554 Bluff St, Waukegan, IL 60085 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,506 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,746 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,063 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-21-322-020 |
| Primary APN | 08-21-322-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,506 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,310 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 804 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 702 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 722 sqft |
| Basement Area | 804 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,746 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 554 BLUFF ST |
|---|---|
| City | WAUKEGAN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60085-5545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHN F. POWELL-S SUB OF S 132 FT BLK 9 MC KAY S 2ND ADD LOT 4&VACATED ALLEY N & ADJ & PT LOT A N & ADJ LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN F POWELLS SUB |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUKEGAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 862402 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 08-21-322-020
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 554 BLUFF ST, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-5545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19963909358 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 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) |
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 | $50,289 (+25.41%) Land $8,407 Building $41,882 | $150,883 (+25.41%) Land $25,224 Building $125,659 | |
| 2024 | $4,063.00 (+28.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,150.00 (+18.2%) | $40,099 (+24.43%) Land $6,703 Building $33,396 | $120,309 (+24.43%) Land $20,111 Building $100,198 |
| 2022 | $2,665.00 | $32,226 Land $5,449 Building $26,777 | $96,688 Land $16,349 Building $80,339 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 372 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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