Lake County property record for 855 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 ba · 12,005 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.04 acres (45,302 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,250,000 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $56,330 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-27-306-003 |
| Primary APN | 12-27-306-003 |
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| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 12,005 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 15,008 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,714 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 5,541 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 2,528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,028 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,278 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 45,302 sqft (1.04 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 725 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 855 E WESTMINSTER |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FRANK J KELLEY SUB; LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANK J KELLEY SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 863400 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-27-306-003
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 855 E WESTMINSTER, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20035420268 |
| 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,035,254 (+24.13%) Land $344,643 Building $690,611 | $3,106,072 (+24.13%) Land $1,034,032 Building $2,072,040 | |
| 2024 | $56,330.00 (+14.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $49,042.00 (+2.86%) | $833,995 (+1.93%) Land $277,643 Building $556,352 | $2,502,235 (+1.93%) Land $833,012 Building $1,669,223 |
| 2022 | $47,679.00 | $818,210 Land $272,388 Building $545,822 | $2,454,876 Land $817,246 Building $1,637,630 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (17097C), updated February 20, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170978634002, 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 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 | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 · August 1, 2026 release · 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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 51 locations within half a mile · 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 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, 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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