720 Douglas Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 Property Records

Lake County property record for 720 Douglas Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size	0.141 acres (6,142 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$104,500 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,601 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-16-304-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-16-304-003`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	952 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,904 sqft
1st Floor Area	952 sqft
Basement Area	952 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1947
Effective Year Built	Effective 1947
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,142 sqft (0.141 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	396 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	720 DOUGLAS AVE
City	WAUKEGAN
State	IL
Zip	60085-2981
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LYONDALE LOT 7 BLOCK 4
Legal Subdivision	LYONDALE
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Township / Civil Division	WAUKEGAN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	862100

Owner

720 Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	720 DOUGLAS AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2981
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 25, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 16, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST MIDWEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 9, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20187498483
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Property Address	720 DOUGLAS AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2981
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 5, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	720 DOUGLAS AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2981

Mortgage

Document Number	0007899109
Date	Apr 25, 2022
Instrument	7899109

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	316 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2018
Property Address	720 DOUGLAS AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2981
Document Number	0007498483
Map Reference	MB B PG 63
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2018
Instrument	7498483
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2022
Title Company	ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$104.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	720 DOUGLAS AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2981

Mortgage

Document Number	0007498484
Date	Jul 16, 2018
Instrument	7498484

Lender

Name	FIRST MIDWEST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Waukegan Township
Municipality	Waukegan City
Unified School District	Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$53,165 Land $9,825 Building $43,340	$159,511 Land $29,478 Building $130,033
2024	$3,601.00 (-2.68%)
2023	$3,700.00 (+7.03%)	$44,319 (+1.07%) Land $8,190 Building $36,129	$132,970 (+1.07%) Land $24,572 Building $108,398
2022	$3,457.00	$43,851 Land $6,816 Building $37,035	$131,566 Land $20,450 Building $111,116

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 720 Douglas Ave 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

Wildfire risk around 720 Douglas Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	WAUKEGAN serves 87,149 people · EPA ID IL0971900
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	10 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	4 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 661 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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