1044 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1044 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size	0.212 acres (9,250 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,350,000 (Aug 2014)
Tax Bill	$26,024 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-27-316-013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-27-316-013`
Alternative APN	`05-27-316-013-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,200 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1893
Effective Year Built	Effective 1894
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,250 sqft (0.212 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1044 FOREST AVE
City	WILMETTE
State	IL
Zip	60091-1760
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	L L (GREENLEAFS) RESUB OF BLKS29-34 IN VILLAGE OF WIL METTE IN SEC 27-42-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	42N
Legal Section	27
Legal Subdivision	L L GREENLEAFS RESUB OF BLKS29-34 IN V
Legal Block	29-34
Legal Lot Number	14
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	NEW TRIER
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4013
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

1044 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2014.

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

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1044 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1760
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 13, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 13, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 13, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201435035
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1044 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1760
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0025607515
Date	Sep 13, 2021
Instrument	2125607515

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2036

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1044 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1760
Document Number	2021120015
Instrument Date	Jun 10, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1044 FOREST AVE WILMETTE IL 600911760, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1760

Mortgage

Document Number	2021120015
Date	Jul 29, 2020
Instrument	21120015

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 28, 2035

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		$123,001 Land $30,063 Building $92,938	$1,230,010 Land $300,630 Building $929,380
2023	$26,024.00 (+5.75%)
2022	$24,608.00 Homeowner's exemption	$117,999 Land $25,437 Building $92,562	$1,179,990 Land $254,370 Building $925,620

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 1044 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 1044 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.

Nearby Properties on Forest Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures