Lake County property record for 555 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,117 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,259 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $12,055 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage May 2026 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-407-009 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-407-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,117 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,465 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 840 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 605 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 67 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,259 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 281 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 555 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 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON CIRCLE SUB. |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| 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.
555 E Illinois Rd is owned by a company that bought it in August 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31451 W SOMERSET CIR, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048-4887 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 27, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20227929717 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 11, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006870677 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 555 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | NOVAS TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007833710 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7833710 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.99% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 555 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Document Number | 0008171389 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268171389 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 31451 W SOMERSET CIR, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048-4887 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 555 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Document Number | 0007929717 |
| Map Reference | DOC 155789 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7929717 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 31451 W SOMERSET CIR, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048-4887 |
| Document Number | 0007929718 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7929718 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.99% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 555 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2443 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CARRINGTON TITLE PARTNERS LL |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007377050 |
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| Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7377050 |
| Name | DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GURNEE, IL 60031 |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.75% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.75% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.75% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 555 E Illinois Rd was $12,055, up 0.2% from the year before.
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 | $12,055.00 (+0.24%) | $208,727 Land $98,337 Building $110,390 | $626,244 Land $295,041 Building $331,203 |
| 2024 | $12,026.00 (+25.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,603.00 (+2.88%) | $176,557 (+6.97%) Land $83,181 Building $93,376 | $529,724 (+6.97%) Land $249,568 Building $280,156 |
| 2022 | $9,334.00 | $165,046 Land $77,758 Building $87,288 | $495,187 Land $233,297 Building $261,890 |
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.
FEMA maps place 555 E Illinois Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 555 E Illinois Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 21 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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