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Last sold for $2,200,000 on Dec 19, 2018

525 CHESTNUT ST

WINNETKA, IL 60093
1
Beds
3
Baths
1,272 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
759 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,200,000 · Dec 19, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,464 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$40,823 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,087
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,736
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,822
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$408,230

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
61
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
66
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Crow Island Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
M
The Carleton W. Washburne SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
H
New Trier Township High School - WinnetkaA-
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Winnetka School District 36

Neighborhood · ZIP 60093These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.53
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,121
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,952 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$236,385
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$357,267
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

525 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Winnetka 60093
  • Among the smallest lots in Winnetka 60093
  • Older than 69% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Winnetka 60093

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Winnetka 60093.

Living area1,272 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,930 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size759 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 525 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWinnetka 60093Cook County
Living areabigger than1,272 ft²8% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than759 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than194335% of homes31% of homes

About 525 Chestnut St

When did 525 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL last sell?

525 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL last sold on Dec 19, 2018 for $2,200,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 525 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL?

525 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL has 1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,272 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 525 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL built?

525 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 525 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL?

525 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL is assigned to Crow Island Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; The Carleton W. Washburne School (middle), rated A; New Trier Township High School - Winnetka (high), rated A-. All sit in Winnetka School District 36. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 525 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL compare to other homes in Winnetka 60093?

Among the 7,013 homes in Winnetka 60093, it is bigger than 8% of them (1,272 ft² against a typical 2,930 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (759 ft² against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1943 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 525 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 525 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL was $9,464. The county assessed it at $40,823.

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