Lake County property record for 945 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 4,605 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.862 acres (37,562 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,200,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $36,966 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Nov 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-34-308-004 |
| Primary APN | 12-34-308-004 |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,605 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,272 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,534 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,071 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,842 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,562 sqft (0.862 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 825 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 945 E ILLINOIS RD |
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| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-2407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAYFLOWER MANOR LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAYFLOWER MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 863400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lake Forest Historic District listed 1978 · 590 contributing resources · NRIS 78001161 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 945 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer UNKNOWN, PT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20258134860 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003994225 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 945 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2407 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, PT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 945 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2407 |
| Document Number | 0008147400 |
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| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 8147400 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45245 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2035 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.5% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 10.5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 945 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2407 |
| Document Number | 0008134860 |
| Map Reference | DOC 891102 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 8134860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, PT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 945 E ILLIOIS ROAD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2407 |
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 | $695,376 (+11.06%) Land $313,477 Building $381,899 | $2,086,337 (+11.06%) Land $940,525 Building $1,145,812 | |
| 2024 | $36,966.00 (+21.53%) | $626,153 (+19.33%) Land $282,271 Building $343,882 | $1,878,647 (+19.33%) Land $846,898 Building $1,031,749 |
| 2023 | $30,417.00 (+2.86%) | $524,733 (+2.94%) Land $236,551 Building $288,182 | $1,574,356 (+2.94%) Land $709,724 Building $864,632 |
| 2022 | $29,570.00 | $509,755 Land $229,799 Building $279,956 | $1,529,418 Land $689,466 Building $839,952 |
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.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1990 · 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 93% of the US · above 42% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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