Lake County property record for 697 Washington Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,563 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.786 acres (34,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,375,000 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $52,835 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-206-014 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-206-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,563 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,531 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,217 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 3,346 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,968 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 34,229 sqft (0.786 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 258 ft deep x 271 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 814 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 593 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 697 WASHINGTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2263 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OWNERS SUB OF LOTS 116,117,118,119&120; LT7 |
| Legal Subdivision | OWNERS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 116-1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| 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.
697 Washington Rd is owned by a company that bought it in March 2009.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 N LA SALLE ST, 1232, CHICAGO, IL 60602-3344 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20096447244 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006447240 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $917,000 Land $239,166 Building $677,834 | $2,751,275 Land $717,570 Building $2,033,705 | |
| 2024 | $52,835.00 (+20.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $43,781.00 (+2.85%) | $775,667 (+6.98%) Land $202,305 Building $573,362 | $2,327,234 (+6.98%) Land $606,976 Building $1,720,258 |
| 2022 | $42,567.00 | $725,090 Land $189,114 Building $535,976 | $2,175,488 Land $567,399 Building $1,608,089 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 697 Washington Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 697 Washington Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 136 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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