Lake County property record for 617 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 ba · 3,044 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,789 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,175,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $18,956 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Jan 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-408-005 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-408-005 |
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| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,044 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,448 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,789 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 255 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 617 E ILLINOIS RD |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2473 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUB OF LOT 292 LAKE FOREST; E 1/2 LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 292,6 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| 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 |
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| Mailing Address | 617 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2473 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 27, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jan 3, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20258081535 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007535320 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 617 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2473 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Title Company | US NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, ADVECUS NATL TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 617 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2473 |
| Document Number | 0008130199 |
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| Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 8130199 |
| 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 | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 617 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2473 |
| Document Number | 0007535320 |
| Map Reference | MB G PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7535320 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 617 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2473 |
| Document Number | 0007535321 |
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| Date | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7535321 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
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 | $337,310 (+18.22%) Land $145,438 Building $191,872 | $1,012,032 (+18.22%) Land $436,358 Building $575,674 | |
| 2024 | $18,956.00 (+20.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $15,742.00 | $285,322 (+6.98%) Land $123,022 Building $162,300 | $856,052 (+6.98%) Land $369,103 Building $486,949 |
| 2022 | $266,718 Land $115,001 Building $151,717 | $800,235 Land $345,038 Building $455,197 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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