Lake County property record for 717 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
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| Details | 24,525 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,374 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,172,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $80,653 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-33-112-006 |
| Primary APN | 12-33-112-006 |
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| Units | 6 Units |
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| Building Area | 24,525 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 8,175 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,374 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 717 FOREST AVE |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1822 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Legal Description | JAMES ANDERSONS SUB (EX S 39.28FT) LOTS 1, 2, 3 & LOT 4 BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES ANDERSONS SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 863500 |
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.
717 Forest Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2013.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 275 E BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-3703 |
| Owner Type | 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 | Nov 14, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20137055107 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006112472 |
| 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 | $1,441,787 Land $269,181 Building $1,172,606 | $4,325,794 Land $807,624 Building $3,518,170 | |
| 2024 | $80,653.00 (+13.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $70,842.00 (+2.85%) | $1,243,252 (+5.97%) Land $232,115 Building $1,011,137 | $3,730,129 (+5.97%) Land $696,415 Building $3,033,714 |
| 2022 | $68,878.00 | $1,173,256 Land $219,047 Building $954,209 | $3,520,120 Land $657,207 Building $2,862,913 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 717 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2007 · 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.
The area around 717 Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 295 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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