Cook County property record for 509 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,119 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $29,654 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-34-212-006 |
| Primary APN | 05-34-212-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,119 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 509 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L3 B19 DINGEES ADDT TO WILMETTE VIL LAGE S26 & S27 T42N R13E |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | DINGEES ADD TO WILMETTE IN OUILMETTE |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 801300 |
509 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 CENTRAL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jun 4, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202046356 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000087 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 509 CENTRAL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0028721215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2128721215 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 509 CENTRAL AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1945 |
| Document Number | 2015646356 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15646356 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | BAIRD AND WARNER TITLE SERVICES INC, BAIRD & WARNER TITLE SVCS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,100.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 509 CENTRAL AVE WILMETTE IL 600911945, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1945 |
| Document Number | 2015646357 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15646357 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 3, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
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 | $154,000 Land $34,125 Building $119,875 | $1,540,000 Land $341,250 Building $1,198,750 | |
| 2023 | $29,654.00 (+5.74%) | ||
| 2022 | $28,045.00 | $134,000 Land $28,875 Building $105,125 | $1,340,000 Land $288,750 Building $1,051,250 |
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.
FEMA maps place 509 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 509 Central Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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