Lake County property record for 838 Spruce St, Deerfield, IL 60015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,200 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-29-321-013 |
| Primary APN | 16-29-321-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,670 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 722 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 769 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 838 SPRUCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEERFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60015-2859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EVERGREEN PLACE LOT 3 BLOCK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | EVERGREEN PLACE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST DEERFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 864801 |
838 Spruce St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 SPRUCE ST, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2859 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007854348 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 838 SPRUCE ST, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2859 |
| Document Number | 0007854348 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7854348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 838 SPRUCE ST, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2859 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | West Deerfield Township |
| Municipality | Deerfield Village |
| Elementary School District | Deerfield School District 109 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 113 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,933 Land $47,555 Building $62,378 | $329,832 Land $142,679 Building $187,153 | |
| 2024 | $8,200.00 (-3.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,460.00 (+6.36%) | $100,632 (+0.29%) Land $43,532 Building $57,100 | $301,926 (+0.29%) Land $130,609 Building $171,317 |
| 2022 | $7,954.00 | $100,341 Land $46,757 Building $53,584 | $301,053 Land $140,285 Building $160,768 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 Spruce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1982–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 838 Spruce St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | DEERFIELD serves 19,196 people · EPA ID IL0974340 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HIGHLAND PARK |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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