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1539 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1539 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,047 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.179 acres (7,800 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$1,330,000 (Sep 2013)
Tax Bill$26,958 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Line of Credit
Oct 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-33-217-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-33-217-001
Alternative APN
  • 05-33-217-001-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,047 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2007
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,800 sqft (0.179 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1539 CENTRAL AVE
CityWILMETTE
StateIL
Zip60091-2401
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(KINGS) ADD TO (WILMETTE) A SUB OF PT OF SE NE SEC 33-42-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township42N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionKINGS ADD TO WILMETTE
Legal Lot Number52
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionNEW TRIER
Census Block Group4
Census Block4028
Census Tract801100

Owner

1539 Central Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2023.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1539 CENTRAL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2401
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 10, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
US BANK NA
Oct 3, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 3, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 3, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 17, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201355057
Last Transfer DateAug 4, 2023
Transfer Doc0000006141
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1539 CENTRAL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2401
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2023
Title CompanyRADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1539 CENTRAL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2401

Mortgage

Document Number0022213599
DateAug 10, 2023
Instrument2322213599
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60604
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term358 Months
DueJun 17, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 3, 2023
Property Address1539 CENTRAL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2401
Document Number0027606141
Map ReferenceDOC 5230487
Instrument DateAug 4, 2023
Instrument2327606141
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 11, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1539 CENTRAL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2401

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1539 CENTRAL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2401

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$174,653 Land $25,350 Building $149,303$1,746,530 Land $253,500 Building $1,493,030
2023$26,958.00 (-4.54%)
2022$28,239.00 (+23.73%)$131,483 (+49.66%) Land $21,450 Building $110,033$1,314,830 (+49.66%) Land $214,500 Building $1,100,330
2021$22,823.00$87,852 Land $15,600 Building $72,252$878,520 Land $156,000 Building $722,520

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 1539 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.

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 Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1982–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · other causes

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

The area around 1539 Central 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 763 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: Astound Broadband, AT&T.

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