Cook County property record for 1718 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,624 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-418-016 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-418-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Street Address | 1718 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1532 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | E T (PAULS) ADD TO (WILMETTE) A SUB OF W1053FT OF SH SE EX S6.34CHS SH SE SEC 28-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAULS ADD TO WILMETTE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 801100 |
1718 Forest Ave, vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2005.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1718 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200527157 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $33,600 Land $33,600 | $336,000 Land $336,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,624.00 (+5.65%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,216.00 | $33,600 Land $33,600 | $336,000 Land $336,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1718 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 1718 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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