Cook County property record for 552 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,578 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $25,808 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-21-112-004 |
| Primary APN | 05-21-112-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,578 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,240 sqft (0.281 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 552 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINNETKA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60093-2617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (COUNTY) (CLERKS) DIVN OF BLK21 IN WINNETKA SUB OF NE SEC20 & NH SEC21 NH SEC 21-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLERKS DIVN OF BLK21 IN WINNE |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 800400 |
552 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 1999.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 552 ELM ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| May 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Nov 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 3, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000073 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 552 ELM ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2617 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010649222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2110649222 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.37% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 552 ELM ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2617 |
| Document Number | 2027207129 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 552 ELM ST WINNETKA IL 600932617, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2617 |
| Document Number | 2027207129 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27207129 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 27, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 552 ELM ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2617 |
| Document Number | 1936415020 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 552 ELM ST WINNETKA IL 600932617, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2617 |
| Document Number | 1936415020 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36415020 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 29, 2034 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | New Trier Township |
| Municipality | Winnetka Village |
| Secondary School District | New Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Winnetka School District 36 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190,000 Land $33,048 Building $156,952 | $1,900,000 Land $330,480 Building $1,569,520 | |
| 2023 | $25,808.00 (+0.56%) | ||
| 2022 | $25,665.00 Homeowner's exemption | $121,015 Land $40,392 Building $80,623 | $1,210,150 Land $403,920 Building $806,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 552 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · other causes |
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 552 Elm St 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 | WINNETKA serves 12,475 people · EPA ID IL0313330 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 387 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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