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1218 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1218 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 3,815 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size0.212 acres (9,250 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$785,000 (Dec 2000)
Tax Bill$31,243 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-27-314-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-27-314-018
Alternative APN
  • 05-27-314-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,815 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1917
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1917
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,250 sqft (0.212 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1218 FOREST AVE
CityWILMETTE
StateIL
Zip60091-1657
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionL L (GREENLEAFS) RESUB OF BLKS29-34 IN VILLAGE OF WIL METTE IN SEC 27-42-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township42N
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionL L GREENLEAFS RESUB OF BLKS29-34 IN V
Legal Block29-34
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionNEW TRIER
Census Block Group4
Census Block4009
Census Tract801300

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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

1218 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2000.

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 RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address1218 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1657
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 5, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 5, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2000169
Prior Transfer DateOct 7, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc0000000406
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1218 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1657
Document Number2019003075
Instrument DateApr 21, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2020
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1218 FOREST AVE WILMETTE IL 600911657, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1657

Mortgage

Document Number2019003075
DateJul 8, 2020
Instrument19003075
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 7, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.5%

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$190,001 Land $30,063 Building $159,938$1,900,010 Land $300,630 Building $1,599,380
2023$31,243.00 (+5.74%)
2022$29,548.00 Homeowner's exemption$140,999 Land $25,437 Building $115,562$1,409,990 Land $254,370 Building $1,155,620

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 1218 Forest 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 1218 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 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.

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