Cook County property record for 226 Laurel Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,596 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,230,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $27,158 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-35-116-018 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-116-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,596 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 226 LAUREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-2833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (LAKE)(SHORE) ADD TO (WILMETTE) IN OUILMETTE RESERVAT ION IN T42,R13 SEC 35-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE SHORE ADD TO WILMETTE |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 801300 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 LAUREL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BLUELEAF LENDING LLC |
| Jan 11, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202149109 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016354 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 226 LAUREL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2833 |
| Document Number | 0024516354 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2124516354 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 226 LAUREL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2833 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 226 LAUREL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2833 |
| Document Number | 0009549109 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2109549109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 226 LAUREL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2833 |
| Document Number | 0009549110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2109549110 |
| Name | BLUELEAF LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 226 LAUREL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2833 |
| Document Number | 1801134093 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1134093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 226 LAUREL AVE WILMETTE IL 600912833, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2833 |
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 | $150,000 (+21.95%) Land $26,000 Building $124,000 | $1,500,000 (+21.95%) Land $260,000 Building $1,240,000 | |
| 2023 | $27,158.00 (+5.75%) | ||
| 2022 | $25,682.00 Homeowner's exemption | $123,000 Land $22,000 Building $101,000 | $1,230,000 Land $220,000 Building $1,010,000 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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 | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 336 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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