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522 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 Property Records

Cook County property record for 522 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,033 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.276 acres (12,000 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on Record
Last Sale$1,640,000 (Mar 2004)
Tax Bill$35,781 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-27-419-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-27-419-005
Alternative APN
  • 05-27-419-005-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,033 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1923
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area12,000 sqft (0.276 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address522 FOREST AVE
CityWILMETTE
StateIL
Zip60091-1924
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(SHERIDAN) ROAD RESUB OF BLK 3 OF DINGEES ADD TO WILM ETTE VILLAGE IN OUILMETTE RESERVE IN SECS 26 & 27 SEC 27-42-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township42N
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionDINGEES ADD
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionNEW TRIER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract801200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Ouilmette North Historic District
listed 2005 · 912 contributing resources · NRIS 05001370

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordTrust Name on Record
Mailing Address522 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1924
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Personal Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 11, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 11, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200429148
Last Transfer DateAug 26, 2013
Transfer Doc0000034021
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address522 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1924
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 25, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0004820467
DateFeb 17, 2021
Instrument2104820467
Lender
NameBNY MELLON NA
TypeBank
AddressBOSTON, MA 02108
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionNew Trier Township
MunicipalityWilmette Village
Secondary School DistrictNew Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWilmette School District 39 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$188,580 (+17.13%) Land $39,000 Building $149,580$1,885,800 (+17.13%) Land $390,000 Building $1,495,800
2023$35,781.00 (+5.72%)
2022$33,844.00 Homeowner's exemption$161,000 Land $33,000 Building $128,000$1,610,000 Land $330,000 Building $1,280,000

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
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2001)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 2001 · rainfall accumulation

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 SystemWILMETTE
serves 27,650 people · EPA ID IL0313300
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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