Cook County property record for 1426 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,032 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,715 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-421-017 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-421-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,032 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,480 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1426 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (BARKERS) RESUB OF LTS1-7,11-16 IN BLK1 OF DINGEES RE SUB OF BLK1 IN WILMETTE SUB IN QUILMETTE RESERVE IN TWP42 RGE13 SEC 28- |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILMETTE SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 801100 |
1426 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1426 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,000 Land $23,936 Building $61,064 | $850,000 Land $239,360 Building $610,640 | |
| 2023 | $12,715.00 (+6.02%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,993.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $62,000 Land $23,936 Building $38,064 | $620,000 Land $239,360 Building $380,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1426 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 1426 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
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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