Cook County property record for 1612 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,149 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $591,500 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $19,960 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-419-024 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-419-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,149 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1612 FOREST AVE |
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| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E T (PAULS) DIVN IN (WILMETTE) VILLAGE BEING N868FT O F E632FT OF W1655FT OF SH SE SEC 28-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAULS DIVN IN WILMETTE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35,36 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 801100 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1612 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | Correction Deed ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2000487 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000008 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1612 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1530 |
| Document Number | 0006718240 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2406718240 |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1612 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1530 |
| Document Number | 0004540003 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2404540003 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1612 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1530 |
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 | $137,003 (+37.3%) Land $23,040 Building $113,963 | $1,370,030 (+37.3%) Land $230,400 Building $1,139,630 | |
| 2023 | $19,960.00 (-3.55%) | ||
| 2022 | $20,695.00 (+15.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $99,781 (+37.76%) Land $23,040 Building $76,741 | $997,810 (+37.76%) Land $230,400 Building $767,410 |
| 2021 | $17,952.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,432 Land $15,120 Building $57,312 | $724,320 Land $151,200 Building $573,120 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 555 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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