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Lake Villa Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Lake Villa, Lake County, pay about 2.71% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $10,000+.

Lake Villa, IL

Effective rate
2.71%
Median tax bill
$10,000+
Median home value
$351,700
Owner-occupied homes
2,314
Rank in Lake County (1 = highest)
11 of 47

Lake County average: 2.26%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Lake Villa's typical rate of 2.71%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$6,787
$350,000$9,501
$450,000$12,216
$600,000$16,288
$800,000$21,717

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $351,700 home in Lake Villa pays about $9,547 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $15,487 — under the $40,400 cap. That alone does not beat the $32,200 standard deduction for married couples; mortgage interest and charity decide the rest.

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Compare Nearby Towns

TownCountyRateMedian bill
Venetian VillageLake2.71%$5,987
Fox Lake HillsLake2.44%$6,116
Round Lake HeightsLake1.10%$5,364
Round Lake BeachLake2.72%$5,765
LindenhurstLake3.11%$9,402
Long LakeLake1.52%$4,802

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Unofficial estimate, not a tax bill. Updated 2026-10-08.

Property Tax FAQ

What is the property tax rate in Lake Villa, IL?

Homeowners in Lake Villa pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.71% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $10,000+ and the median home value is $351,700 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Lake Villa?

About $10,858 per year at Lake Villa's typical rate of 2.71%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in Lake Villa higher than the Lake County average?

Lake Villa's typical rate of 2.71% is higher than the Lake County average of 2.26%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Lake Villa on my 2026 federal return?

Yes, if you itemize. For 2026, property tax plus Illinois income tax count toward the SALT deduction, capped at $40,400 ($20,200 if married filing separately) and reduced above $505,000 of income. Itemizing helps only if your total deductions beat the standard deduction: $32,200 married filing jointly, $16,100 single, $24,150 head of household.

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