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Last sold for $488,000 on Nov 15, 2004

996 CASTLEGATE CT

LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
2
Baths
2,257 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.
0.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$488,000 · Nov 15, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,074 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$199,980 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$126,492
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,488
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$191,847
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$600,000

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.Ranch
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.98
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 40 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 · 1.1 mi
H
Lake Forest High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
Everett Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.6 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

996 Castlegate Ct 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 78% of homes in Lake Forest 60045
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 79% 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 area2,257 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.98 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 996 Castlegate Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Forest 60045Lake County
Living areabigger than2,257 ft²22% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.98 ac70% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than195623% of homes21% of homes

About 996 Castlegate Ct

When did 996 Castlegate Ct, Lake Forest, IL last sell?

996 Castlegate Ct, Lake Forest, IL last sold on Nov 15, 2004 for $488,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 996 Castlegate Ct, Lake Forest, IL?

996 Castlegate Ct, Lake Forest, IL has 2 bathrooms, 2,257 square feet of living space and a 0.98-acre lot.

When was 996 Castlegate Ct, Lake Forest, IL built?

996 Castlegate Ct, Lake Forest, IL was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 996 Castlegate Ct, Lake Forest, IL?

996 Castlegate Ct, Lake Forest, IL is assigned to Deer Path Middle School West (middle), rated A+; Lake Forest High School (high), rated A; Everett 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 996 Castlegate Ct, Lake Forest, IL compare to other homes in Lake Forest 60045?

Among the 7,551 homes in Lake Forest 60045, it is bigger than 22% of them (2,257 ft² against a typical 3,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.98 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1956 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 996 Castlegate Ct, Lake Forest, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 996 Castlegate Ct, Lake Forest, IL was $12,074. The county assessed it at $199,980.

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