Cook County property record for 1609 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,238 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $842,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $21,701 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-423-008 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-423-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,238 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,100 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1609 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (MUNN) & (PALMERS) ADD TO (WILMETTE) IN SEC 28-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | MUNN & PALMERS ADD TO WILMETTE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 801100 |
1609 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201526042 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1609 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1529 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0009239274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2109239274 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 3% |
|---|
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 | $151,878 Land $25,920 Building $125,958 | $1,518,780 Land $259,200 Building $1,259,580 | |
| 2023 | $21,701.00 (+5.78%) | ||
| 2022 | $20,516.00 Homeowner's exemption | $98,948 Land $25,920 Building $73,028 | $989,480 Land $259,200 Building $730,280 |
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 1609 Forest 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 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.
The area around 1609 Forest 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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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