1240 Sunset Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1240 Sunset Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,501 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.31 acres (13,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,150,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$22,479 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Mortgage
May 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN05-20-313-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-20-313-016
Alternative APN
  • 05-20-313-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,501 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area13,500 sqft (0.31 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1240 SUNSET RD
CityWINNETKA
StateIL
Zip60093-3628
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(WILLOWDALE) CONSOLIDATION OF LTS & VAC ALLEYS BLKS3- 4,7-8 EX LTS1-11 BLK4 & EX LTS10-39 BLK8 WITH VAC STS ADJ SAID LTS IN V
Legal Range13E
Legal Township42N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionWILLOWDALE CONSOLIDATION OF LTS & VAC
Legal Block3,4,8
Legal Lot Number1-39
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionNEW TRIER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract800500

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1240 SUNSET RD, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3628
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 15, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC
May 24, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 5, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20214101
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1240 SUNSET RD, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3628
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0031928301
DateNov 15, 2022
Instrument2231928301
Lender
NameROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate7.62%

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 24, 2021
Property Address1240 SUNSET RD, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3628
Document Number0014404101
Instrument DateMay 14, 2021
Instrument2114404101
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,150.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1240 SUNSET RD, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3628

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionNew Trier Township
MunicipalityWinnetka Village
Secondary School DistrictNew Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWinnetka School District 36 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$102,695 (+2.41%) Land $27,000 Building $75,695$1,026,950 (+2.41%) Land $270,000 Building $756,950
2023$22,479.00 (+2.71%)
2022$21,886.00$100,279 Land $27,000 Building $73,279$1,002,790 Land $270,000 Building $732,790

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

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 66 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies66 in force
Nearby Flood Claims55 (1979–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 55
Most Recent ClaimJan 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 6 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 18 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 2 claims

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

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 SystemWINNETKA
serves 12,475 people · EPA ID IL0313330
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead8 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 57 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

May also be available: AT&T.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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