Cook County property record for 1940 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,078 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,793 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-316-017 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-316-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,078 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,504 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1940 LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1465 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | (NORTH)(SHORE)(CREST) SUB (NUMBER1) A SUB OF PT OF E 1/3 OF LTS9-11 IN SEC 28-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH SHORE CREST SUB NUMBER1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 800700 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1940 LAKE AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1465 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $38,000 (+8.58%) Land $5,759 Building $32,241 | $380,000 (+8.58%) Land $57,590 Building $322,410 | |
| 2023 | $3,793.00 (+2.43%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,703.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $34,998 Land $5,498 Building $29,500 | $349,980 Land $54,980 Building $295,000 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1981–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 |
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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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