Lake County property record for 828 E Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.449 acres (19,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $311,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $12,280 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-10-105-016 |
| Primary APN | 16-10-105-016 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,646 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,050 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,050 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,550 sqft (0.449 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 828 E OLD ELM RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-4050 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUNSET HILLS ESTATES LOT 17 BLOCK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET HILLS ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MORAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 864602 |
828 E Old Elm Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1996.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 828 E OLD ELM RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-4050 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19963856843 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Moraine 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 | $226,094 Land $81,895 Building $144,199 | $678,350 Land $245,710 Building $432,640 | |
| 2024 | $12,280.00 (+28.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,581.00 (+5.54%) | $192,135 (+16.29%) Land $69,594 Building $122,541 | $576,463 (+16.29%) Land $208,803 Building $367,660 |
| 2022 | $9,078.00 | $165,221 Land $76,453 Building $88,768 | $495,713 Land $229,382 Building $266,331 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 828 E Old Elm Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 828 E Old Elm Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HIGHLAND PARK serves 30,176 people · EPA ID IL0970500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 174 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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