Lake County property record for 56 E Laurel Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 2,357 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.534 acres (23,270 sqft) |
| Owner | Company on Record |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $13,118 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-28-301-008 |
| Primary APN | 12-28-301-008 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,357 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,054 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,357 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,121 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,270 sqft (0.534 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 56 E LAUREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADD TO WOODVIEW ACRES LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 863500 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 E LAUREL AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20004599207 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $256,493 (+18.22%) Land $163,215 Building $93,278 | $769,556 (+18.22%) Land $489,694 Building $279,862 | |
| 2024 | $13,118.00 (+11.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,817.00 (+2.9%) | $216,961 (+4.96%) Land $138,060 Building $78,901 | $650,948 (+4.96%) Land $414,221 Building $236,727 |
| 2022 | $11,484.00 | $206,714 Land $131,539 Building $75,175 | $620,204 Land $394,656 Building $225,548 |
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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