Cook County property record for 901 Cornell St, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $395,500 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,642 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-310-017 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-310-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,651 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 901 CORNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (NORTH) (SHORE) (CREST) SUB (NUMBER2) A SUB OF W2/3RD S LTS9-11 IN SEC 28-42-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH SHORE CREST SUB NUMBER2 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 800700 |
901 Cornell St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2007.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 901 CORNELL ST, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200726111 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 12, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000691 |
| 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 | $46,000 Land $23,496 Building $22,504 | $460,000 Land $234,960 Building $225,040 | |
| 2023 | $7,642.00 (+5.99%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,210.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,992 Land $18,492 Building $18,500 | $369,920 Land $184,920 Building $185,000 |
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 901 Cornell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1981–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 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 901 Cornell 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 649 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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