Lake County property record for 656 Highview Ter, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,558 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,015 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $10,897 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-04-207-016 |
| Primary APN | 16-04-207-016 |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,558 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,558 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,015 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 656 HIGHVIEW TER |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-3227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L.G.ARRIES 1ST ADDN TO NORTHMOOR TERRACE LOT 16 BLOCK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | L.G.ARRIES 1ST ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MORAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 865000 |
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.
656 Highview Ter is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1998.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 HIGHVIEW TER, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19984077535 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Moraine 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 | $201,596 Land $92,618 Building $108,978 | $604,849 Land $277,882 Building $326,967 | |
| 2024 | $10,897.00 (+12.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,644.00 (+5.54%) | $171,317 (+3.04%) Land $78,707 Building $92,610 | $514,003 (+3.04%) Land $236,145 Building $277,858 |
| 2022 | $9,138.00 | $166,268 Land $86,465 Building $79,803 | $498,854 Land $259,421 Building $239,433 |
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.
FEMA maps place 656 Highview Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010 · 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 risk around 656 Highview Ter is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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