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2245 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2245 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,377 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.204 acres (8,900 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$10,445 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Transfer
Dec 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN05-28-303-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-28-303-001
Alternative APN
  • 05-28-303-001-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,377 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,377 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,900 sqft (0.204 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2245 CHESTNUT AVE
CityWILMETTE
StateIL
Zip60091-1515
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(KINGS)(FIELD) SUB OF LTS2-4 IN BARBARA WAGNERS SUB O F S50ACS OF N60ACS OF SW SEC 28-42-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township42N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionKINGS FIELD
Legal Lot Number2-4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionNEW TRIER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract800700

Owner

2245 Chestnut Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2022.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2245 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1515
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 3, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Dec 8, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WINTRUST BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateDec 15, 2022
Transfer Doc0000010033
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 3, 2023
Property Address2245 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1515
Document Number0000310033
Instrument DateDec 15, 2022
Instrument2300310033
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address2245 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1515

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address2245 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1515
Document Number1836212045
Instrument DateDec 8, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 8, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2245 CHESTNUT AVE WILMETTE IL 600911515, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1515

Mortgage

Document Number1836212045
DateDec 28, 2018
Instrument36212045
Lender
NameWINTRUST BK
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60604
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionNew Trier Township
MunicipalityWilmette Village
Secondary School DistrictNew Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWilmette School District 39 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$68,000 Land $28,480 Building $39,520$680,000 Land $284,800 Building $395,200
2023$10,445.00 (+0.12%)
2022$10,432.00 Homeowner's exemption$51,996 Land $25,996 Building $26,000$519,960 Land $259,960 Building $260,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2245 Chestnut Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1981.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims11 (1981–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA11 of 11
Most Recent ClaimApr 2014 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 4 claims

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

The area around 2245 Chestnut 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWILMETTE
serves 27,650 people · EPA ID IL0313300
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 649 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL 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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