Cook County property record for 525 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,239 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $825,000 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $29,053 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-27-424-002 |
| Primary APN | 05-27-424-002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,239 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 9,500 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 525 FOREST AVE |
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| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1923 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 801200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ouilmette North Historic District listed 2005 · 912 contributing resources · NRIS 05001370 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
525 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2000.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000683 |
| 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 | $205,000 Land $30,875 Building $174,125 | $2,050,000 Land $308,750 Building $1,741,250 | |
| 2023 | $29,053.00 (+5.81%) | ||
| 2022 | $27,457.00 Homeowner's exemption | $134,000 Land $26,125 Building $107,875 | $1,340,000 Land $261,250 Building $1,078,750 |
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 525 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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.
The area around 525 Forest 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 |
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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 |
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| 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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