Lake County property record for 780 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,595 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.427 acres (18,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $595,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $13,616 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Jan 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-04-411-004 |
| Primary APN | 16-04-411-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,595 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,469 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,595 sqft |
| Basement Area | 882 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,600 sqft (0.427 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 124 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 780 CHEROKEE RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-3148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 6 LOT 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Legal Unit | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST DEERFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 864602 |
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 780 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20157193078 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005599028 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 780 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3148 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CARRINGTON TTL PARTNERS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007654111 |
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| Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7654111 |
| Name | DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 780 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3148 |
| Document Number | 0007460095 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 780 CHEROKEE RD LAKE FOREST IL 600453148, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3148 |
| Document Number | 0007460095 |
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| Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7460095 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 24, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | West Deerfield 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 | $260,597 (+14.71%) Land $117,355 Building $143,242 | $781,869 (+14.71%) Land $352,100 Building $429,769 | |
| 2024 | $13,616.00 (-2.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $14,003.00 (+5.83%) | $227,188 (-5.08%) Land $102,310 Building $124,878 | $681,632 (-5.08%) Land $306,961 Building $374,671 |
| 2022 | $13,232.00 | $239,355 Land $105,705 Building $133,650 | $718,137 Land $317,147 Building $400,990 |
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.
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 Record median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1982–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022 · 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 96% of the US · lower than 74% 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 272 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 DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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