625 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Property Records

Lake County property record for 625 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,165 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$11,044 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2017 Reverse Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-33-408-049`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-33-408-049`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,392 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,312 sqft
1st Floor Area	696 sqft
Upper Floors Area	696 sqft
Basement Area	696 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1923
Effective Year Built	Effective 1923
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,165 sqft (0.21 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	552 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	374 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	625 E ILLINOIS RD
City	LAKE FOREST
State	IL
Zip	60045-2473
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SUB OF LOT 292 L.F. W 50 FT LOTS 1, 2 & 3
Legal Lot Number	1-2,2
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Township / Civil Division	SHIELDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	863400

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	625 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2473
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Apr 19, 2017
Transfer Doc	0007390352
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Recording Date	Apr 28, 2017
Property Address	625 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2473
Document Number	0007390352
Map Reference	DOC6994387
Instrument Date	Apr 19, 2017
Instrument	7390352
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2022
Title Company	FNC TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	625 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2473

Mortgage

Document Number	0007390353
Date	Apr 28, 2017
Instrument	7390353

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC
Type	Reverse Mortgage Lender

Agreement

Type	Reverse Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.42%
Type Change Date	May 1, 2018
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	4.42%
Max Rate At Change	5%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Margin	2
Max Rate	5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$199,990 (+18.22%) Land $106,726 Building $93,264	$600,030 (+18.22%) Land $320,210 Building $279,820
2024	$11,044.00 (+20.23%)
2023	$9,186.00 (+2.89%)	$169,167 (+6.97%) Land $90,277 Building $78,890	$507,552 (+6.98%) Land $270,858 Building $236,694
2022	$8,928.00	$158,137 Land $84,391 Building $73,746	$474,458 Land $253,198 Building $221,260

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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