Cook County property record for 979 Oak St, Winnetka, IL 60093
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $599,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $20,059 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Line of Credit May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-20-209-010 |
| Primary APN | 05-20-209-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,350 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 979 OAK ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINNETKA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60093-2422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > 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 Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROVIDENT MUTUAL ASSOCIATION |
| Legal Block | 7-12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW TRIER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5017 |
| Census Tract | 800500 |
979 Oak St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 OAK ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| May 23, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201212126 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 979 OAK ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2422 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0014933474 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1914933474 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 979 OAK ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2422 |
| Document Number | 0014315010 |
| Map Reference | DOC 237203 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2314315010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 933 AURORA WAY, WHEATON, IL 60189-6203 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,001 Land $30,388 Building $71,613 | $1,020,010 Land $303,880 Building $716,130 | |
| 2023 | $20,059.00 (+6.35%) | ||
| 2022 | $18,861.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,839 Land $25,712 Building $64,127 | $898,390 Land $257,120 Building $641,270 |
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 979 Oak St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1980–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · river or lake flooding |
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 979 Oak 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 | WINNETKA serves 12,475 people · EPA ID IL0313330 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 500 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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