Cook County property record for 919 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,700 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.259 acres (11,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $28,041 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Transfer Feb 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-27-401-003 |
| Primary APN | 05-27-401-003 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,700 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,280 sqft (0.259 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 919 CHESTNUT AVE |
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| City | WILMETTE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60091-1745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MILTON H (WILSONS) ADD TO (WILMETTE) SUB N OF N LINE OUILMETTE RESERVE,BLKS1-8,12-13 UNION ADD WILMETTE & BLK23 & BLK2 EX LT1 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILSONS ADD TO WILMETTE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| 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.
919 Chestnut Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 1994.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 919 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 17, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000045 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 919 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1745 |
| Document Number | 0012224299 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2412224299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 919 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1745 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 919 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1745 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0004907106 |
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| Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2204907106 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 2.5% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.5% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 7.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 919 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1745 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005407686 |
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| Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2205407686 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $158,000 Land $36,660 Building $121,340 | $1,580,000 Land $366,600 Building $1,213,400 | |
| 2023 | $28,041.00 (+5.82%) | ||
| 2022 | $26,500.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $129,543 Land $31,020 Building $98,523 | $1,295,430 Land $310,200 Building $985,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 919 Chestnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1989–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 919 Chestnut Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 388 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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