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1028 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1028 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 6.5 ba · 7,468 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.666 acres (29,000 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$5,150,000 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill$68,729 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-27-300-067

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-27-300-067
Alternative APN
  • 05-27-300-067-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths6.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms14 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area7,468 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area29,000 sqft (0.666 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1028 CHESTNUT AVE
CityWILMETTE
StateIL
Zip60091-1732
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(GAGES) ADD TO VILLAGE OF (WILMETTE) IN SECS27 & 28 SEC 28-42-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township42N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionGAGES ADD TO VILLAGE OF WILMETTE
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionNEW TRIER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract801200

Owner

1028 Chestnut Ave is held in a trust since December 2024.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address5215 OLD ORCHARD RD, 400, SKOKIE, IL 60077-4416
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CELEBRITY HM LNS LLC
Jun 6, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
PERL MTG
Feb 7, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
GOLD COAST BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 5, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 5, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 6, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202418249
Prior Transfer DateDec 13, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000042074
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1028 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1732
Document Number2032321408
Instrument DateOct 22, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 9, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1028 CHESTNUT AVE WILMETTE IL 600911732, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1732

Mortgage

Document Number2032321408
DateNov 18, 2020
Instrument32321408
Lender
NameCELEBRITY HM LNS LLC
Address1 MID AMERICA PLZ # 800, OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181-4708
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 17, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.75%

June 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 6, 2018
Property Address1028 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1732
Document Number1815741082
Instrument DateJun 1, 2018
Instrument15741082
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,315.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1028 CHESTNUT AVE WILMETTE IL 600911732, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1732

Mortgage

Document Number1815741083
DateJun 6, 2018
Instrument15741083
Lender
NamePERL MTG
TypeMortgage Company
Address2936 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-5842
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 5, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.75%

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 7, 2018
Property Address1028 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1732
Document Number1803846187
Instrument DateJan 25, 2018
Instrument3846187
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2018
Title CompanyPROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,265.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address10 S LA SALLE ST #2750 CHICAGO IL 606031108, 2750, CHICAGO, IL 60603-1108

Mortgage

Document Number1803846188
DateFeb 7, 2018
Instrument3846188
Lender
NameGOLD COAST BK
TypeBank
Address1165 N CLARK ST # 200, CHICAGO, IL 60610-7862
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 6, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionNew Trier Township
MunicipalityWilmette Village
Secondary School DistrictNew Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWilmette School District 39 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$480,000 Land $81,200 Building $398,800$4,800,000 Land $812,000 Building $3,988,000
2023$68,729.00 (+5.69%)
2022$65,028.00 Homeowner's exemption$306,196 Land $87,000 Building $219,196$3,061,960 Land $870,000 Building $2,191,960

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

FEMA maps place 1028 Chestnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1989.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1989–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJun 2014 · 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

The area around 1028 Chestnut Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemWILMETTE
serves 27,650 people · EPA ID IL0313300
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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 388 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

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