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1534 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1534 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,582 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$987,500 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$21,557 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-28-420-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-28-420-018
Alternative APN
  • 05-28-420-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,582 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Street Address1534 FOREST AVE
CityWILMETTE
StateIL
Zip60091-1636
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE T (PAULS)(SECOND) ADD TO (WILMETTE) IN SEC 28-42-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township42N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionPAULS SECOND ADD TO WILMETTE
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number24,23
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionNEW TRIER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1029
Census Tract801100

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1534 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1636
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 29, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20198198
Prior Transfer DateMay 8, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc0000000984
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 8, 2019
Property Address1534 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1636
Document Number1922008198
Instrument DateAug 2, 2019
Instrument22008198
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$987.50
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1534 FOREST AVE WILMETTE IL 600911636, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1636

Mortgage

Document Number1922008199
DateAug 8, 2019
Instrument22008199
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 7, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.37%

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$128,000 (+34.74%) Land $22,400 Building $105,600$1,280,000 (+34.74%) Land $224,000 Building $1,056,000
2023$21,557.00 (+5.66%)
2022$20,403.00$95,000 Land $22,400 Building $72,600$950,000 Land $224,000 Building $726,000

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
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2013–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJan 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

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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