Lake County property record for 914 Safford Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,056 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.373 acres (16,226 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $15,451 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-18-310-002 |
| Primary APN | 12-18-310-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,056 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,774 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,476 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 78 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,226 sqft (0.373 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Patio Area | 169 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 914 SAFFORD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-1550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FREDK H BARTLETTS NORTH SHORE PROPERTIES LOT 4 BLOCK 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | FREDK H BARTLETTS NORTH SHORE PROPERTIES |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 863202 |
914 Safford Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2011.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 914 SAFFORD AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MUTUAL/OMAHA MTG LLC |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20116726319 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 15, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003442502 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 914 SAFFORD AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1550 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007762099 |
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| Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7762099 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 914 SAFFORD AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1550 |
| Document Number | 0007674924 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 914 SAFFORD AVE LAKE BLUFF IL 600441550, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1550 |
| Document Number | 0007674924 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7674924 |
| Name | MUTUAL/OMAHA MTG LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | LOMBARD, IL 60148 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 16, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.12% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 914 SAFFORD AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1550 |
| Document Number | 0007494956 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 914 SAFFORD AVE LAKE BLUFF IL 600441550, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-1550 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields Township |
| Elementary School District | Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $249,284 Land $32,389 Building $216,895 | $747,927 Land $97,177 Building $650,750 | |
| 2024 | $15,451.00 (+5.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $14,657.00 (+2.13%) | $221,406 (+0.92%) Land $28,767 Building $192,639 | $664,285 (+0.92%) Land $86,310 Building $577,975 |
| 2022 | $14,352.00 | $219,388 Land $28,505 Building $190,883 | $658,230 Land $85,524 Building $572,706 |
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 914 Safford Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1981–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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 914 Safford Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 BLUFF serves 5,600 people · EPA ID IL0970750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 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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