Lake County property record for 909 Summit Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,344 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,018 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-28-311-002 |
| Primary APN | 12-28-311-002 |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,289 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,769 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,575 sqft |
| Basement Area | 945 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 | 6,800 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 909 SUMMIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-1722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GREEN BAY ADDN LOT 90 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREEN BAY ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 863500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the West Park Neighborhood Historic District listed 2012 · 190 contributing resources · NRIS 07000900 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
909 Summit Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 909 SUMMIT AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $286,310 Land $85,345 Building $200,965 | $859,016 Land $256,061 Building $602,955 | |
| 2024 | $16,018.00 (+20.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,307.00 (+2.88%) | $242,182 (+6.98%) Land $72,191 Building $169,991 | $726,619 (+6.98%) Land $216,595 Building $510,024 |
| 2022 | $12,935.00 | $226,391 Land $67,484 Building $158,907 | $679,241 Land $202,472 Building $476,769 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 909 Summit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · 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 909 Summit Ave 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 | 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 295 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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