Lake County property record for 785 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6.5 ba · 5,319 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.778 acres (33,898 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $42,533 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-28-414-002 |
| Primary APN | 12-28-414-002 |
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| Full Baths | 6.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,319 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,836 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,513 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,806 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,410 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,898 sqft (0.778 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 785 E WESTMINSTER |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HAWTHORNE PLACE LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAWTHORNE PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 863400 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-28-414-002
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 785 E WESTMINSTER, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $789,870 (+32.52%) Land $299,256 Building $490,614 | $2,369,847 (+32.52%) Land $897,858 Building $1,471,989 | |
| 2024 | $42,533.00 (+21.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $34,962.00 (+2.85%) | $596,038 (+2.94%) Land $225,819 Building $370,219 | $1,788,293 (+2.94%) Land $677,525 Building $1,110,768 |
| 2022 | $33,992.00 | $579,024 Land $219,373 Building $359,651 | $1,737,246 Land $658,185 Building $1,079,061 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 20, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1990 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 136 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LAKE FOREST serves 19,642 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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