Lake County property record for 693 Cherry Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,343 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $257,500 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $11,804 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-409-060 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-409-060 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,343 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,291 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,353 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 585 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,353 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 405 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 948 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,087 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 502 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 693 CHERRY AVE |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2475 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CO.CLERKS SUBDN OF LOTS 289 & 290 LAKE FOREST; BLOCK 289 L OT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | CO.CLERKS SUBDN |
| Legal Block | 289 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18,28 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| 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 September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 693 CHERRY AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2475 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19984117758 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 14, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003667836 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $202,197 (+12.13%) Land $88,055 Building $114,142 | $606,651 (+12.13%) Land $264,191 Building $342,460 | |
| 2024 | $11,804.00 (+19%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,919.00 (+3.97%) | $180,319 (+6.98%) Land $74,484 Building $105,835 | $541,011 (+6.98%) Land $223,474 Building $317,537 |
| 2022 | $9,540.00 | $168,561 Land $69,627 Building $98,934 | $505,734 Land $208,902 Building $296,832 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1990 · 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.
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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