Lake County property record for 616 Smith Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,116 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-18-402-007 |
| Primary APN | 12-18-402-007 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,430 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 616 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-1719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BELLE GROVE W 57.50 FT LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLE GROVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 863202 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-18-402-007
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 616 SMITH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20187460104 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 09, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004016609 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 616 SMITH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1719 |
| Document Number | 0007460104 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7460104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $375.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 336 CRESCENT AVE LAKE BLUFF IL 60044, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields Township |
| Elementary School District | Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,673 (+35.11%) Land $20,395 Building $85,278 | $317,051 (+35.11%) Land $61,191 Building $255,860 | |
| 2024 | $5,116.00 (+11%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,609.00 (+2.17%) | $78,213 (+6.98%) Land $15,095 Building $63,118 | $234,663 (+6.98%) Land $45,290 Building $189,373 |
| 2022 | $4,511.00 | $73,113 Land $14,110 Building $59,003 | $219,361 Land $42,334 Building $177,027 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (17097C), updated February 20, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170978632022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 248 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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