244 Forest St, Winnetka, IL 60093 Property Records

Cook County property record for 244 Forest St, Winnetka, IL 60093

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,512 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,150,000 (Jul 2006)
Tax Bill$19,054 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2017 Mortgage
Nov 2017 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-21-300-046

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-21-300-046
Alternative APN
  • 05-21-300-046-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,512 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1913
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address244 FOREST ST
CityWINNETKA
StateIL
Zip60093-3818
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionJ C (GARLANDS) ADD TO (WINNETKA) SUB IN SEC 21-42-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township42N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionGARLANDS ADD TO WINNETKA
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionNEW TRIER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract800500

Owner

244 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2006.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address244 FOREST ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3818
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 21, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BMO HARRIS BK NA
Nov 21, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BMO HARRIS BK NA
Aug 25, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BMO HARRIS BK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 19, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 19, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 18, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200641093
Prior Transfer DateMar 15, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000003075
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address244 FOREST ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3818
Document Number1733410011
Instrument DateNov 21, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2017
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address244 FOREST ST WINNETKA IL 600933818, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3818

Mortgage

Document Number1733410011
DateNov 30, 2017
Instrument33410011
Lender
NameBMO HARRIS BK NA
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60690
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 29, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.25%

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address244 FOREST ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3818
Document Number1733410012
Instrument DateNov 21, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address244 FOREST ST WINNETKA IL 600933818, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3818

Mortgage

Document Number1733410012
DateNov 30, 2017
Instrument33410012
Lender
NameBMO HARRIS BK NA
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60690
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 29, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.74%

August 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address244 FOREST ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3818
Document Number1701906020
Instrument DateAug 25, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address244 FOREST ST WINNETKA IL 600933818, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3818

Mortgage

Document Number1701906020
DateJan 19, 2017
Instrument1906020
Lender
NameBMO HARRIS BK NA
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60690
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 18, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.24%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionNew Trier Township
MunicipalityWinnetka Village
Secondary School DistrictNew Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWinnetka School District 36 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$126,620 Land $24,394 Building $102,226$1,266,200 Land $243,940 Building $1,022,260
2023$19,054.00 (+6.36%)
2022$17,914.00 Homeowner's exemption$85,502 Land $23,958 Building $61,544$855,020 Land $239,580 Building $615,440

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 244 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (2011–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 4
Most Recent ClaimOct 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

Wildfire risk around 244 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemWINNETKA
serves 12,475 people · EPA ID IL0313330
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead8 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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