Cook County property record for 925 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,525 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $36,530 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-27-401-002 |
| Primary APN | 05-27-401-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,525 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,100 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 925 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 | 1,1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| 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.
925 Chestnut Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 925 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO HARRIS BK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202414259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 925 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1745 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Title Company | BEST TITLE COMPANY, ESSENT TITLE INSURANCE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 925 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1745 |
| Document Number | 0033531133 |
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| Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2533531133 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9.87% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Max Rate | 9.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 925 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1745 |
| Document Number | 1729357027 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 925 CHESTNUT AVE WILMETTE IL 600911745, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1745 |
| Document Number | 1729357027 |
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| Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 29357027 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 19, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.94% |
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 | $261,000 Land $45,825 Building $215,175 | $2,610,000 Land $458,250 Building $2,151,750 | |
| 2023 | $36,530.00 (+5.72%) | ||
| 2022 | $34,552.00 Homeowner's exemption | $164,299 Land $38,775 Building $125,524 | $1,642,990 Land $387,750 Building $1,255,240 |
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 925 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 925 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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