Lake County property record for 577 Spruce Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,264 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.448 acres (19,511 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,252,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $26,149 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-28-206-005 |
| Primary APN | 12-28-206-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,264 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,860 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,668 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,511 sqft (0.448 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 380 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 446 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 486 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 577 SPRUCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY OF LAKE FORESTSUB; E 52.5 OF PT LOT 12 DAFS, COM AT NW COR, S 5.72 CHS, E 1.595 CHS, N 5.82 CHS MOL TO S LN RD, W ON S LN RD TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF LAKE FORESTSUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| 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 April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 577 SPRUCE AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20065992882 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $503,388 (+32.52%) Land $222,329 Building $281,059 | $1,510,315 (+32.52%) Land $667,054 Building $843,261 | |
| 2024 | $26,149.00 (+20.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $21,617.00 (+2.88%) | $379,856 (+2.94%) Land $167,769 Building $212,087 | $1,139,682 (+2.94%) Land $503,357 Building $636,325 |
| 2022 | $21,012.00 | $369,013 Land $162,980 Building $206,033 | $1,107,150 Land $488,989 Building $618,161 |
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1990 · 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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