Cook County property record for 1515 Walnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $518,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $12,557 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-420-028 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-420-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,420 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1515 WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E T (PAULS)(SECOND) ADD TO (WILMETTE) IN SEC 28-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAULS SECOND ADD TO WILMETTE |
| Legal Block | 4,4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 801100 |
1515 Walnut Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2000.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1515 WALNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000965 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1515 WALNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1639 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1515 WALNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1639 |
| Document Number | 0017412087 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2317412087 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60606 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 21, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.24% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $89,000 Land $23,744 Building $65,256 | $890,000 Land $237,440 Building $652,560 | |
| 2023 | $12,557.00 (-0.57%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,629.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,223 Land $23,744 Building $38,479 | $622,230 Land $237,440 Building $384,790 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1515 Walnut 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 1515 Walnut 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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