Lake County property record for 883 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,604 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.496 acres (21,601 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $680,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $13,565 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-09-207-002 |
| Primary APN | 16-09-207-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,604 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,112 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,604 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,601 sqft (0.496 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 883 CHEROKEE RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-3962 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 5 LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST DEERFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 864602 |
883 Cherokee Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Lake County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 883 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3962 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20167293441 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | West Deerfield 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 | $260,012 (+10.08%) Land $113,456 Building $146,556 | $780,114 (+10.08%) Land $340,402 Building $439,712 | |
| 2024 | $13,565.00 (-0.8%) | $236,198 (+4.2%) Land $103,065 Building $133,133 | $708,665 (+4.2%) Land $309,226 Building $399,439 |
| 2023 | $13,675.00 (+5.77%) | $226,678 (-3.13%) Land $98,911 Building $127,767 | $680,102 (-3.13%) Land $296,763 Building $383,339 |
| 2022 | $12,929.00 | $234,008 Land $102,193 Building $131,815 | $702,095 Land $306,610 Building $395,485 |
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.
FEMA maps place 883 Cherokee 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 883 Cherokee 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 | LAKE FOREST serves 19,642 people · EPA ID IL0970800 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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