602 Smith Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Property Records

Lake County property record for 602 Smith Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.197 acres (8,599 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$225,000 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill$5,444 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-18-402-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-18-402-013

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,440 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,376 sqft
1st Floor Area864 sqft
Upper Floors Area576 sqft
Basement Area576 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,599 sqft (0.197 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area40 sqft
Patio Area156 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address602 SMITH AVE
CityLAKE BLUFF
StateIL
Zip60044-1719
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBELLE GROVE (EX W 68 FT AS MEASD ALG S LN) LOT 16
Legal SubdivisionBELLE GROVE
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract863202

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address602 SMITH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1719
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Mar 18, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 31, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20207642241
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address602 SMITH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1719
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007750267
DateFeb 16, 2021
Instrument7750267
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateMar 18, 2020
Property Address602 SMITH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1719
Document Number0007642241
Instrument DateFeb 24, 2020
Instrument7642241
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2020
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$338.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address307 BANBURY RD MUNDELEIN IL 600601108, MUNDELEIN, IL 60060-1108

Mortgage

Document Number7642242
DateMar 18, 2020
Instrument7642242
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 17, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
Elementary School DistrictLake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$101,789 (+35.11%) Land $20,395 Building $81,394$305,397 (+35.11%) Land $61,191 Building $244,206
2024$5,444.00 (+12.55%)
2023$4,837.00 (+1.98%)$75,338 (+6.98%) Land $15,095 Building $60,243$226,037 (+6.98%) Land $45,290 Building $180,747
2022$4,743.00$70,425 Land $14,110 Building $56,315$211,296 Land $42,334 Building $168,962

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 4
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLAKE BLUFF
serves 5,600 people · EPA ID IL0970750
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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