940 Forest Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015 Property Records

Lake County property record for 940 Forest Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,993 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size0.091 acres (3,977 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$422,251 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$13,660 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-29-418-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-29-418-009

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,993 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,074 sqft
1st Floor Area1,081 sqft
2nd Floor Area912 sqft
Upper Floors Area945 sqft
Basement Area1,081 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,977 sqft (0.091 acres)
Lot Dimensions117 ft deep x 34 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area370 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area32 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address940 FOREST AVE
CityDEERFIELD
StateIL
Zip60015-2919
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDEERFIELD PARK LAND & IMPROVEMENT ASSN SUB(EX N20FT)LOT 14 & ALL15 & E1/2 VAC ALLEY LYG W & ADJ BLOCK 15
Legal SubdivisionDEERFIELD PARK LAND & IMPROVEMENT ASSN S
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionWEST DEERFIELD
Census Block Group4
Census Block4002
Census Tract864801

Owner

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address940 FOREST AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2919
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Jun 14, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BMO HARRIS BANK NA
Dec 18, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMP CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 14, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 14, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20187491089
Prior Transfer DateApr 15, 1999
Prior Transfer Doc0004354021
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address940 FOREST AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2919
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2021
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007792764
DateMay 26, 2021
Instrument7792764
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJun 14, 2018
Property Address940 FOREST AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2919
Document Number0007491089
Map ReferenceDOC70892
Instrument DateJun 5, 2018
Instrument7491089
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$422.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address940 FOREST AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2919

Mortgage

Document Number0007491090
DateJun 14, 2018
Instrument7491090
Lender
NameBMO HARRIS BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2048
Interest
Rate4.5%

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address940 FOREST AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2919
Document Number0007462262
Instrument DateDec 18, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2018
Title CompanyO'CONNOR TITLE SERVICES INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address940 FOREST AVE DEERFIELD IL 600152919, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2919

Mortgage

Document Number0007462262
DateFeb 6, 2018
Instrument7462262
Lender
NameABBOTT LABORATORIES EMP CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressGURNEE, IL 60031
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueFeb 5, 2023
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionWest Deerfield Township
MunicipalityDeerfield Village
Elementary School DistrictDeerfield School District 109 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTownship High School District 113 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$163,721 (+14.56%) Land $22,823 Building $140,898$491,212 (+14.56%) Land $68,476 Building $422,736
2024$13,660.00 (-7.63%)
2023$14,788.00 (+6.02%)$142,907 (-11.88%) Land $20,892 Building $122,015$428,764 (-11.88%) Land $62,682 Building $366,082
2022$13,948.00$162,167 Land $22,441 Building $139,726$486,550 Land $67,330 Building $419,220

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims27 (1982–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 27
Most Recent ClaimOct 2017 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDEERFIELD
serves 19,196 people · EPA ID IL0974340
Water SourcePurchased surface water from HIGHLAND PARK
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 569 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

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