Lake County property record for 596 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,787 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.529 acres (23,039 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $386,500 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $14,142 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-04-409-018 |
| Primary APN | 16-04-409-018 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,787 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,544 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,787 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,229 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,039 sqft (0.529 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 192 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 596 CHEROKEE RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-3156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 6 LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Legal Unit | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST DEERFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 864602 |
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 596 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jun 4, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 20207661361 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 596 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3156 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007694262 |
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| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7694262 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.99% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 596 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3156 |
| Document Number | 0007661361 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7661361 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $580.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 859 NORTHMOOR RD LAKE FOREST IL 600453239, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3239 |
| Document Number | 7661362 |
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| Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7661362 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 3, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.75% |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 596 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3156 |
| Document Number | 0007568651 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7568651 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1 MORTGAGE WAY MOUNT LAUREL NJ 080544637, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054-4637 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | West Deerfield 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 | $270,277 (+14.7%) Land $124,926 Building $145,351 | $810,912 (+14.7%) Land $374,815 Building $436,097 | |
| 2024 | $14,142.00 (+76.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,998.00 (+5.71%) | $235,628 (+76.77%) Land $108,911 Building $126,717 | $706,955 (+76.77%) Land $326,766 Building $380,189 |
| 2022 | $7,566.00 | $133,298 Land $112,525 Building $20,773 | $399,934 Land $337,609 Building $62,325 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1982–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022 · 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 96% of the US · lower than 74% 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 272 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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