1. Home
  2. Illinois
  3. Cook County
  4. Wilmette
  5. Central Ave

1148 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1148 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Detailsbuilt 1916
Lot Size0.46 acres (2,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$11,900 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-34-104-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-34-104-026
Alternative APN
  • 05-34-104-026-0000

Interior

Stories1 Story

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1916
Lot Area2,000 sqft (0.46 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1148 CENTRAL AVE
CityWILMETTE
StateIL
Zip60091-2621
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Legal Description(MCGUIRE) & (ORRS) RESUB OF LTS 16-17 & EH OF 18 IN D INGEES RESUB OF BLK 26 OF VIL OF WILMETTE A SUB OF PT OF N SEC OF OUILM
Legal Range13E
Legal Township42N
Legal Section34
Legal SubdivisionMCGUIRE & ORRS
Legal Block26,VI
Legal Lot Number16,17
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionNEW TRIER
Census Block Group4
Census Block4023
Census Tract801300

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Wilmette Village Center Historic District
listed 2023 · 24 contributing resources · NRIS 100008874

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

Owner

1148 Central Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 3325, MUNSTER, IN 46321-0325
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 11, 2021
Property Address1148 CENTRAL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2621
Document Number0022345068
Instrument DateJun 11, 2021
Instrument2122345068
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2021
Title CompanyNEAR NORTH NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1604 CHICAGO AVE STE 6, 6, EVANSTON, IL 60201-6017

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$69,511 Land $25,000 Building $44,511$278,044 Land $100,000 Building $178,044
2023$11,900.00 (+5.66%)
2022$11,263.00$52,443 Land $12,500 Building $39,943$209,772 Land $50,000 Building $159,772

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1148 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 1148 Central 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 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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 Central Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

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