1041 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1041 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1869
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$550,000 (Sep 2012)
Tax Bill	$11,842 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Transfer Jun 2019 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-27-321-008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-27-321-008`
Alternative APN	`05-27-321-008-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,912 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1869
Effective Year Built	Effective 1870
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1041 FOREST AVE
City	WILMETTE
State	IL
Zip	60091-1759
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GEORE L (PANUSHKAS) RESUB OF LTS 1-4 IN BLK 9 IN L L GREENLEAFS RESUB OF BLKS 29-34 IN VILLAGE OF WILMETTE IN SEC 27-42-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	42N
Legal Section	27
Legal Subdivision	GEORE L PANUSHKAS RESUB OF LTS 1-4 IN
Legal Block	9,29-
Legal Lot Number	1-4
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	NEW TRIER
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4010
Census Tract	801300

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Ouilmette North Historic District listed 2005 · 912 contributing resources · NRIS 05001370

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

Owner

1041 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2012.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	1041 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1759
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 24, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 14, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO HARRIS BK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 10, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 10, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 21, 2012
Deed Document Number	201233093
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 6, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000046070
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2022
Property Address	1041 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1759
Document Number	0005520196
Instrument Date	Feb 3, 2022
Instrument	2205520196
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 23, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1041 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1759

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1041 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1759
Document Number	1917546091
Instrument Date	Jun 14, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 2, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1041 FOREST AVE WILMETTE IL 600911759, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1759

Mortgage

Document Number	1917546091
Date	Jun 24, 2019
Instrument	17546091

Lender

Name	BMO HARRIS BK NA
Type	Bank
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60690

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 23, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
County Subdivision	New Trier Township
Municipality	Wilmette Village
Secondary School District	New Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Wilmette School District 39 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$55,500 Land $18,000 Building $37,500	$555,000 Land $180,000 Building $375,000
2023	$11,842.00 (-30.02%)
2022	$16,921.00 Homeowner's exemption	$82,206 Land $20,625 Building $61,581	$822,060 Land $206,250 Building $615,810

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 1041 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1041 Forest 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 Risk	Not 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 System	WILMETTE serves 27,650 people · EPA ID IL0313300
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2023
Lead	6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 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 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Zentro.

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