720 Highview Ter, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Property Records

Lake County property record for 720 Highview Ter, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,037 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.196 acres (8,551 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$600,000 (Dec 2014)
Tax Bill$11,799 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Line of Credit
Jul 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-04-208-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-04-208-012

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,037 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,133 sqft
1st Floor Area1,300 sqft
2nd Floor Area737 sqft
Upper Floors Area808 sqft
Basement Area1,096 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,551 sqft (0.196 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 59 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area204 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address720 HIGHVIEW TER
CityLAKE FOREST
StateIL
Zip60045-3229
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionL.G.ARRIES 1ST ADDN TO NORTHMOOR TERRACE LOT 12 BLOCK 2
Legal SubdivisionL.G.ARRIES 1ST ADDN
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionMORAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract865000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lake Forest Historic District
listed 1978 · 590 contributing resources · NRIS 78001161

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address720 HIGHVIEW TER, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3229
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 24, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jul 8, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 8, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 8, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 12, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20147153213
Prior Transfer DateDec 29, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0004853232
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address720 HIGHVIEW TER, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3229
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 1, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0008016132
DateJan 24, 2024
Instrument8016132
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address720 HIGHVIEW TER, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3229
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2021
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007806632
DateJul 8, 2021
Instrument7806632
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionMoraine Township
MunicipalityLake Forest City
Elementary School DistrictLake Forest School District 67 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$217,569 (+17.67%) Land $98,333 Building $119,236$652,772 (+17.67%) Land $295,028 Building $357,744
2024$11,799.00 (+1.81%)
2023$11,589.00 (+5.51%)$184,892 (-6.9%) Land $83,564 Building $101,328$554,731 (-6.9%) Land $250,717 Building $304,014
2022$10,984.00$198,593 Land $91,799 Building $106,794$595,839 Land $275,425 Building $320,414

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies8 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2008–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimMay 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemLAKE FOREST
serves 19,642 people · EPA ID IL0970800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead21 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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