Cook County property record for 1846 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,757 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,525 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $10,892 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-417-016 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-417-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,757 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,525 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1846 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 | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 801100 |
1846 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1846 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
| Jul 20, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022820172 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1846 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1534 |
| Document Number | 0006820172 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2206820172 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $485.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1846 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1534 |
| Document Number | 0006820173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2206820173 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1846 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1534 |
| Document Number | 2020210001 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20210001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 118 N CLINTON ST #300 CHICAGO IL 606612334, 300, CHICAGO, IL 60661-2334 |
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 | $72,775 Land $11,280 Building $61,495 | $727,750 Land $112,800 Building $614,950 | |
| 2023 | $10,892.00 (+5.66%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,309.00 | $48,000 Land $11,280 Building $36,720 | $480,000 Land $112,800 Building $367,200 |
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 1846 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 1846 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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