Cook County property record for 1616 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,773 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,771 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,680,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $28,480 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-419-031 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-419-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,773 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,771 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1616 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARKES |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 801100 |
1616 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1616 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALLY BANK |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CITIZENS BK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201949021 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029082 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1616 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1530 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0008512214 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2108512214 |
| Name | ALLY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1616 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1530 |
| Document Number | 1922749021 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22749021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,680.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1616 FOREST AVE WILMETTE IL 600911530, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1530 |
| Document Number | 1922749023 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22749023 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 14, 2049 |
| Rate | 3.75% |
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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 | $197,000 Land $28,067 Building $168,933 | $1,970,000 Land $280,670 Building $1,689,330 | |
| 2023 | $28,480.00 (-1.49%) | ||
| 2022 | $28,912.00 | $138,037 Land $28,067 Building $109,970 | $1,380,370 Land $280,670 Building $1,099,700 |
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 1616 Forest 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.
The area around 1616 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 |
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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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