Cook County property record for 897 Cherry St, Winnetka, IL 60093 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,091 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $17,431 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-20-215-029 |
| Primary APN | 05-20-215-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,091 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,350 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 897 CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINNETKA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60093-2410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROVIDENT MUTUAL LAND ASSN |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 800500 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 05-20-215-029
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 CHERRY ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 03, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 03, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999574 |
| 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 | $90,001 (+14.64%) Land $30,388 Building $59,613 | $900,010 (+14.64%) Land $303,880 Building $596,130 | |
| 2023 | $17,431.00 (+6.37%) | ||
| 2022 | $16,387.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,505 Land $25,712 Building $52,793 | $785,050 Land $257,120 Building $527,930 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318005004, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 101 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 101 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 68 (1987–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 68 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022, other causes |
| Claims By Storm |
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| 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 500 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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