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Last sold for $450,000 on Aug 27, 2013

144 E WESTMINSTER

LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
2 / 1
Baths
1,398 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,321 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Aug 27, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$172,369 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,856
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,513
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$151,329
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$517,159

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 180 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Deer Path Middle School WestA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Lake Forest High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Sheridan Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 mi

District: Lake Forest School District 67

Neighborhood · ZIP 60045These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,049
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.934 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$182,935
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$257,314
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

144 E Westminster measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Lake Forest 60045
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Lake Forest 60045
  • Older than 98% of homes in Lake County

How it measures up in Lake Forest 60045

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Forest 60045.

Living area1,398 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,202 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size4,321 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 144 E Westminster ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Forest 60045Lake County
Living areabigger than1,398 ft²5% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,321 ft²9% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than19104% of homes2% of homes

About 144 E Westminster

When did 144 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL last sell?

144 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL last sold on Aug 27, 2013 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 144 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL?

144 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,398 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 144 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL built?

144 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 144 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL?

144 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL is assigned to Deer Path Middle School West (middle), rated A+; Lake Forest High School (high), rated A; Sheridan Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Lake Forest School District 67. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 144 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL compare to other homes in Lake Forest 60045?

Among the 7,551 homes in Lake Forest 60045, it is bigger than 5% of them (1,398 ft² against a typical 3,202 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (4,321 ft² against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1910 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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