Cook County property record for 438 Highcrest Dr, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,521 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $373,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,055 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-33-111-066 |
| Primary APN | 05-33-111-066 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,521 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,521 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 438 HIGHCREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-2358 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (HIGHCREST)SUB N480FT MEASRD FROM S LINE WASHINGTON A VE OF LTS1-3 & ALL LTS4-5 IN SCHAEFGENS SUB LTS6-7 WITH PTS LTS8-9 N OF |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHCREST SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 801000 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 HIGHCREST DR, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2358 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 201239008 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000160 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 438 HIGHCREST DR, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2358 |
| Document Number | 1932249052 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 - OMAHA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 HIGHCREST DR WILMETTE IL 600912358, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2358 |
| Document Number | 1932249052 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 32249052 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 17, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $61,000 (+37.25%) Land $14,700 Building $46,300 | $610,000 (+37.25%) Land $147,000 Building $463,000 | |
| 2023 | $9,055.00 (+2.78%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,810.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,443 Land $12,250 Building $32,193 | $444,430 Land $122,500 Building $321,930 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | 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 622 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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