480 Elder Ln, Winnetka, IL 60093 Property Records

Cook County property record for 480 Elder Ln, Winnetka, IL 60093

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,345 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.189 acres (8,250 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,050,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$19,495 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-21-318-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-21-318-003
Alternative APN
  • 05-21-318-003-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,345 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,250 sqft (0.189 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address480 ELDER LN
CityWINNETKA
StateIL
Zip60093-4251
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(FARWELLS) SUB OF BLK20 IN J C GARLANDS ADD TO WINNET KA IN SEC 21-42-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township42N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionFARWELLS SUB
Legal Block20
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionNEW TRIER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3013
Census Tract800400

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address480 ELDER LN, WINNETKA, IL 60093-4251
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 30, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST MIDWEST BANK
May 28, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 24, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202134051
Prior Transfer DateJul 9, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000313
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address480 ELDER LN, WINNETKA, IL 60093-4251
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0021104211
DateJul 30, 2021
Instrument2121104211
Lender
NameFIRST MIDWEST BANK
TypeBank
AddressGURNEE, IL 60031
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.87%
Type Change DateAug 1, 2036
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.5%
Max Rate At Change7.87%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate7.87%

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 28, 2021
Property Address480 ELDER LN, WINNETKA, IL 60093-4251
Document Number0014834051
Instrument DateMay 7, 2021
Instrument2114834051
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,050.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address480 ELDER LN, WINNETKA, IL 60093-4251

Mortgage

Document Number0014834054
DateMay 28, 2021
Instrument2114834054
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.25%
Type Change DateJun 1, 2031
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change8.25%
Index5-Year CMT
Margin3
Max Rate8.25%

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$125,495 (+49.24%) Land $22,275 Building $103,220$1,254,950 (+49.24%) Land $222,750 Building $1,032,200
2023$19,495.00 (+6.22%)
2022$18,353.00$84,091 Land $27,225 Building $56,866$840,910 Land $272,250 Building $568,660

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

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

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 425 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL
100 / 20

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