Cook County property record for 701 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,815 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,237,500 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $28,899 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-27-422-006 |
| Primary APN | 05-27-422-006 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,815 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,400 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 701 FOREST AVE |
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| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1715 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| 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.
701 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2006.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 FOREST AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200650003 |
| 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 | $193,084 Land $37,050 Building $156,034 | $1,930,840 Land $370,500 Building $1,560,340 | |
| 2023 | $28,899.00 (+3.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $27,900.00 Homeowner's exemption | $133,325 Land $31,350 Building $101,975 | $1,333,250 Land $313,500 Building $1,019,750 |
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 701 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 701 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 |
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| 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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