Cook County property record for 500 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,499 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,540 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,040,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $28,974 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-34-207-016 |
| Primary APN | 05-34-207-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,499 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,540 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 500 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1946 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (DINGEES) ADD TO (WILMETTE) IN OUILMETTE RESERVE IN S ECS26 & 27 SEC 26-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | DINGEES ADD TO WILMETTE |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| Census Tract | 801200 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 CENTRAL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1946 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200433112 |
| 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 | 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 | $153,000 (+16.79%) Land $31,005 Building $121,995 | $1,530,000 (+16.79%) Land $310,050 Building $1,219,950 | |
| 2023 | $28,974.00 (+5.74%) | ||
| 2022 | $27,400.00 Homeowner's exemption | $131,000 Land $26,235 Building $104,765 | $1,310,000 Land $262,350 Building $1,047,650 |
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 | 51 units insured incl. 45 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1984–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 |
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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 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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