Cook County property record for 231 Forest St, Winnetka, IL 60093
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,862 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,489 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $995,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $21,622 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-21-310-030 |
| Primary APN | 05-21-310-030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,862 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,489 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 231 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINNETKA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60093-3856 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LYDIA D (SUTTENS) SUB OF W436.55FT OF BLK4 IN J C GAR LANDS ADD TO WINNETKA IN SEC 21-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUTTENS SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 800500 |
231 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2007.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 FOREST ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3856 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20075315 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | New Trier Township |
| Municipality | Winnetka Village |
| Secondary School District | New Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Winnetka School District 36 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,000 Land $23,769 Building $104,231 | $1,280,000 Land $237,690 Building $1,042,310 | |
| 2023 | $21,622.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $21,078.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,999 Land $23,344 Building $76,655 | $999,990 Land $233,440 Building $766,550 |
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 231 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2011–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · other causes |
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 231 Forest St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | WINNETKA serves 12,475 people · EPA ID IL0313330 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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