Cook County property record for 1844 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,128 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $13,168 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Line of Credit Oct 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-417-020 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-417-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,128 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,050 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1844 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E T (PAULS) SUB OF BLKS2-3 & 6 IN E T PAULS ADD TO WI LMETTE A SUB OF W1053FT OF SH SE EX S6.34CHS IN SH SE SEC 28-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAULS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2,3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 801100 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1844 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO BANK NA |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004004 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1844 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1534 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1844 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1534 |
| Document Number | 0024820159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2524820159 |
| Name | BMO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60606 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 3, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1844 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1534 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0029845016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2129845016 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1844 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1534 |
| Document Number | 2036604004 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 36604004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1844 FOREST AVE WILMETTE IL 600911534, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1534 |
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 | $97,000 (+51.56%) Land $22,560 Building $74,440 | $970,000 (+51.56%) Land $225,600 Building $744,400 | |
| 2023 | $13,168.00 (+6%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,423.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $64,000 Land $22,560 Building $41,440 | $640,000 Land $225,600 Building $414,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|
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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