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985 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Property Records

Lake County property record for 985 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size1.09 acres (47,489 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$2,895,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill$45,775 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2024 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-34-308-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-34-308-005

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,070 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,308 sqft
1st Floor Area2,070 sqft
Basement Area517 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2021
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area47,489 sqft (1.09 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area721 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area384 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address985 E ILLINOIS RD
CityLAKE FOREST
StateIL
Zip60045-2407
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMAYFLOWER MANOR LOT 3
Legal SubdivisionMAYFLOWER MANOR
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2039
Census Tract863400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lake Forest Historic District
listed 1978 · 590 contributing resources · NRIS 78001161

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of July 30, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address17661 SCARSDALE WAY, BOCA RATON, FL 33496-1330
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 27, 2026Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
Jan 29, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST CO
Jun 11, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 27, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 27, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 29, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20268165371
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateApr 27, 2026
Property Address985 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2407
Document Number0008165371
Instrument DateJan 26, 2026
Instrument2026.8165371
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyPROPERTY TITLE, PROPER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$438,592.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address17661 SCARSDALE WAY, BOCA RATON, FL 33496-1330

Mortgage

Document Number0008165372,
DateApr 27, 2026
Instrument2026.8165372
Lender
NameGOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.4%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

January 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJan 29, 2024
Property Address985 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2407
Document Number0008016605
Map ReferenceDOC 891102
Instrument DateJan 24, 2024
Instrument8016605
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2024
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,322.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address10 S LA SALLE ST STE 2750, 2750, CHICAGO, IL 60603-1108

June 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJun 11, 2019
Property Address985 E ILLINOIS RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2407
Document Number0007568284
Instrument DateJun 7, 2019
Instrument7568284
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 27, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1.69
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address105 LAUREL AVE LAKE FOREST IL 60045, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
MunicipalityLake Forest City
Elementary School DistrictLake Forest School District 67 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$858,967 (+22.88%) Land $300,981 Building $557,986$2,577,158 (+22.88%) Land $903,033 Building $1,674,125
2024$45,775.00 (+10.41%)
2023$41,460.00 (+198.45%)$699,016 (+0.92%) Land $244,934 Building $454,082$2,097,257 (+0.92%) Land $734,875 Building $1,362,382
2022$13,892.00$692,644 Land $242,701 Building $449,943$2,078,140 Land $728,176 Building $1,349,964

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
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1990)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Water SystemLAKE FOREST
serves 19,642 people · EPA ID IL0970800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead21 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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