Cook County property record for 1631 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,243 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,595 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $43,442 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage Feb 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-423-021 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-423-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,243 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,595 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1631 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MUNN & PALMERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 801100 |
1631 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1631 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Feb 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKE FOREST BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201442077 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1631 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1529 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0030413012 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1930413012 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1631 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1529 |
| Document Number | 2007655101 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1631 FOREST AVE WILMETTE IL 600911529, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1529 |
| Document Number | 2007655101 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7655101 |
| Name | LAKE FOREST BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $260,000 Land $33,904 Building $226,096 | $2,600,000 Land $339,040 Building $2,260,960 | |
| 2023 | $43,442.00 (+5.71%) | ||
| 2022 | $41,094.00 Homeowner's exemption | $194,759 Land $33,904 Building $160,855 | $1,947,590 Land $339,040 Building $1,608,550 |
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 1631 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.
Wildfire risk around 1631 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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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