Cook County property record for 596 Locust St, Winnetka, IL 60093
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $592,000 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $16,155 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-20-103-020 |
| Primary APN | 05-20-103-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,200 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 596 LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINNETKA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60093-2174 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (GROVELAND) ADD TO (WINNETKA) IN SEC 20-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROVELAND ADD TO WINNETKA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 800500 |
596 Locust St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 596 LOCUST ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2174 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200389447 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046149 |
| 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 | 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 | $77,000 Land $20,150 Building $56,850 | $770,000 Land $201,500 Building $568,500 | |
| 2023 | $16,155.00 (+6.38%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,186.00 Homeowner's exemption | $73,000 Land $17,050 Building $55,950 | $730,000 Land $170,500 Building $559,500 |
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 596 Locust St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1980–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · river or lake flooding |
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 596 Locust 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 437 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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