Cook County property record for 642 Elder Ln, Winnetka, IL 60093 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,503 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $22,409 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-21-310-007 |
| Primary APN | 05-21-310-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,503 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,920 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 642 ELDER LN |
|---|---|
| City | WINNETKA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60093-3908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (GIRTON) (TERRACE) A SUB OF PT OF BLK4 LYING E OF LIN E 436.55FT E OF & PARALLEL WITH CENTER LINE OF FOREST ST IN J C GARLAND |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | GIRTON TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 800500 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 05-21-310-007
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 642 ELDER LN, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1996312 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008566 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $158,000 (+38.37%) Land $22,176 Building $135,824 | $1,580,000 (+38.37%) Land $221,760 Building $1,358,240 | |
| 2023 | $22,409.00 (-4.96%) | ||
| 2022 | $23,578.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $114,189 Land $21,780 Building $92,409 | $1,141,890 Land $217,800 Building $924,090 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318005002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2011–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021, other causes |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 285 locations within about half a mile of this property
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