Cook County property record for 229 Laurel Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,275 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $725,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $19,969 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Jul 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-35-119-007 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-119-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,275 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 229 LAUREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-2832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SHERIDAN) ROAD SUB OF PT OF OUILMETTE RESERVATION IN SEC 35-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROAD SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 40,39 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 801300 |
229 Laurel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 LAUREL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Aug 4, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171017 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 229 LAUREL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2832 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 LAUREL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2832 |
| Document Number | 0012408009 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2312408009 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49516 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 229 LAUREL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2832 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0018246202 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2118246202 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 314 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 229 LAUREL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2832 |
| Document Number | 1721601017 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21601017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $725.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 529 CHICAGO AVE #F EVANSTON IL 602022904, F, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2904 |
| Document Number | 1721601018 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21601018 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 3, 2047 |
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 | $103,000 (+17.05%) Land $24,375 Building $78,625 | $1,030,000 (+17.05%) Land $243,750 Building $786,250 | |
| 2023 | $19,969.00 (+5.66%) | ||
| 2022 | $18,900.00 | $88,000 Land $20,625 Building $67,375 | $880,000 Land $206,250 Building $673,750 |
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 229 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 229 Laurel Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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