Lake County property record for 826 Smith Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,251 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,593 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-18-330-003 |
| Primary APN | 12-18-330-003 |
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| Lot Area | 6,251 sqft (0.144 acres) |
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| Street Address | 826 SMITH AVE |
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| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-1642 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Legal Description | F.H.BARTLETTS NO.SHORE PROPERTIES LOT 8 BLOCK 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | F.H.BARTLETTS NO.SHORE PROPERTIES |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 863202 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-18-330-003
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 904 W NORTH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1630 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20065999599 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007691787 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 08, 2020 |
| Property Address | 826 SMITH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1642 |
| Document Number | 0007691787 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7691787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 904 W NORTH AVE LAKE BLUFF IL 600441630, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1630 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields Township |
| Elementary School District | Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,703 (+15.97%) Land $57,703 | $173,126 (+15.97%) Land $173,126 | |
| 2024 | $3,593.00 (+25.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,855.00 (+2.44%) | $49,758 (+20.1%) Land $49,758 | $149,289 (+20.1%) Land $149,289 |
| 2022 | $2,787.00 | $41,432 Land $41,432 | $124,308 Land $124,308 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (17097C), updated February 20, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170978632022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 175 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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