940 Cherry St, Winnetka, IL 60093 Property Records

Cook County property record for 940 Cherry St, Winnetka, IL 60093

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.137 acres (5,950 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$533,000 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill$12,063 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-20-220-036

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-20-220-036
Alternative APN
  • 05-20-220-036-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,426 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1911
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,950 sqft (0.137 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address940 CHERRY ST
CityWINNETKA
StateIL
Zip60093-2411
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(PROVIDENT)(MUTUAL)(ASSOCIATION) SUB OF BLKS7-12 & 28 -33 & 54-59 IN VILLAGE OF WINNETKA IN WH NE SEC 20-42-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township42N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionPROVIDENT MUTUAL ASSOCIATION
Legal Block7-12
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionNEW TRIER
Census Block Group4
Census Block4020
Census Tract800500

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address714 N THROOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60642-5770
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Man, Separate Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 27, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 27, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 6, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20249
Prior Transfer DateApr 16, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000000461
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address940 CHERRY ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2411
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address940 CHERRY ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2411

Mortgage

Document Number0002916048
DateJan 29, 2026
Instrument2602916048
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2056
Interest
Rate5.95%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionNew Trier Township
MunicipalityWinnetka Village
Secondary School DistrictNew Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWinnetka School District 36 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$68,001 (+17.25%) Land $19,338 Building $48,663$680,010 (+17.25%) Land $193,380 Building $486,630
2023$12,063.00 (+6.62%)
2022$11,314.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$57,999 Land $16,362 Building $41,637$579,990 Land $163,620 Building $416,370

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 101 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies101 in force
Nearby Flood Claims68 (1987–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 68
Most Recent ClaimJul 2022 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 4 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 8 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWINNETKA
serves 12,475 people · EPA ID IL0313330
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead8 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 500 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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