Cook County property record for 281 Scott Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
| Square Footage | 2,426 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,275 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $21,657.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 05-17-102-016 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,426 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 8,275 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 281 SCOTT AVE |
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| City | WINNETKA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60093-1531 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKESIDE/JARED GAGES |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 800100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 05-17-102-016
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 281 SCOTT AVE, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Aug 08, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Unknown FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP FCU |
| May 02, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIME LNDG |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BMO HARRIS BK NA |
| May 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PERL MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 02, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 02, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202333117 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 281 SCOTT AVE, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1531 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 08, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 281 SCOTT AVE, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1531 |
| Document Number | 0007116167 |
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| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2607116167 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 281 SCOTT AVE, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1531 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 08, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0022114576 |
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| Date | Aug 08, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2422114576 |
| Name | FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BURBANK, CA 91504 |
| Type | Unknown |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 02, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 SCOTT AVE, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1531 |
| Document Number | 0012233117 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2312233117 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 08, 2026 |
| Title Company | PROPER TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $950.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 281 SCOTT AVE, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1531 |
| Document Number | 0012233119 |
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| Date | May 02, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2312233119 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.62% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 281 SCOTT AVE, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1531 |
| Document Number | 1929549150 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 281 SCOTT AVE WINNETKA IL 600931531, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1531 |
| Document Number | 1929549150 |
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| Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 29549150 |
| Name | PRIME LNDG |
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| Address | DALLAS, TX 75252 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 21, 2049 |
| Rate | 3.62% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 281 SCOTT AVE, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1531 |
| Document Number | 1805408106 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 08, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 281 SCOTT AVE WINNETKA IL 600931531, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1531 |
| Document Number | 1805408106 |
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| Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5408106 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 22, 2048 |
| Rate | 4% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 SCOTT AVE, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1531 |
| Document Number | 1715049231 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15049231 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $749.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 281 SCOTT AVE WINNETKA IL 600931531, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1531 |
| Document Number | 1715049232 |
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| Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15049232 |
| Name | PERL MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 29, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.5% |
| Document Number | 1715049233, |
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| Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15049233 |
| Name | GREAT LAKES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 29, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | New Trier Township |
| Municipality | Glencoe Village |
| Secondary School District | New Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Winnetka School District 36 (PK - 08) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,000 (+22.83%) Land $16,550 Building $96,450 | $1,130,000 (+22.83%) Land $165,500 Building $964,500 | |
| 2023 | $21,657.00 (+6.9%) | ||
| 2022 | $20,260.00 | $92,000 Land $18,205 Building $73,795 | $920,000 Land $182,050 Building $737,950 |
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