Lake County property record for 920 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,671 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.701 acres (30,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $17,337 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-09-206-010 |
| Primary APN | 16-09-206-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,671 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,259 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,810 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 861 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 918 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,553 sqft (0.701 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 223 ft deep x 137 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 920 CHEROKEE RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-3957 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 5 LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST DEERFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 864602 |
Source: Lake County records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 920 CHEROKEE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3957 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006143354 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $314,166 (+22.35%) Land $151,987 Building $162,179 | $942,593 (+22.35%) Land $456,007 Building $486,586 | |
| 2024 | $17,337.00 (+14.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $15,107.00 (+5.05%) | $256,772 (-0.38%) Land $124,221 Building $132,551 | $770,393 (-0.38%) Land $372,700 Building $397,693 |
| 2022 | $14,381.00 | $257,759 Land $130,801 Building $126,958 | $773,354 Land $392,442 Building $380,912 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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