Cook County Value

1049 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

5 bed / 3 bath, 3,728 sqft, built 1921, in New Trier. Assessor market value for 2026: $2,040,440.

Cook County account 05273040010000

Likely too high

about $41,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $41,000 lower than yours.

Assessor market value$2,040,440
Similar homes$1,999,140
$41,300 gap · bars start at $0

How sure: High · 8 similar homes (5 shown below) · public records only

Assessor market value
$2,040,440
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
3,728 sqft
$547 per sqft
Year built
1921
Average quality

Why we think so

Similar homes' assessments

Strong

6 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $536.25/sqft, which supports a value of $1,999,140.

Compare this assessment

Start with the county value and property facts, then review appraisal comps, recent sales, and prior-year changes to decide whether the assessment is worth challenging. The comps on this page are free to review; email sign-in is only used to save a printable report.

For nearby context, browse ZIP 60091 and New Trier assessment pages.

Local guide: New Trier Township 2026 Property Tax Appeal Guide.

Appeal deadlines

The 2026 appeal windows for New Trier have closed (Assessor , Board of Review ). 2027 notices usually start in March.

Deadline rule: Set by township: file with the Assessor by your township's last file date, and with the Board of Review while your township is open there. Evidence is reviewed by the Cook County Assessor's Office or, in a separate appeal, by the Cook County Board of Review. Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public CCAO records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe assessor market value decreased 8.1% from $2,220,000 in 2025 to $2,040,440 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $547 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the New Trier neighborhood and ZIP 60091.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 809 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $540 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -3.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

Showing 5 of the 8 similar homes in this property's equity comparison, from public appraisal records.

  • 1221 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
    3,615 sqft | $561/sqft | built 1920 | Similar size (3,615 vs 3,728 sqft); Similar age (1920 vs 1921); Similar lot size (13,200 vs 13,275 sqft)
    $2,028,640
  • 924 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
    3,655 sqft | $536/sqft | built 1922 | Similar size (3,655 vs 3,728 sqft); Similar age (1922 vs 1921); Similar lot size (13,875 vs 13,275 sqft)
    $1,960,000
  • 1206 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
    3,784 sqft | $825/sqft | built 1916 | Similar size (3,784 vs 3,728 sqft); Similar age (1916 vs 1921); Similar lot size (13,950 vs 13,275 sqft)
    $3,120,010
  • 941 Sheridan Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
    3,843 sqft | $515/sqft | built 1918 | Similar size (3,843 vs 3,728 sqft); Similar age (1918 vs 1921); Similar lot size (12,545 vs 13,275 sqft)
    $1,980,000
  • 518 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
    3,900 sqft | $467/sqft | built 1911 | Similar size (3,900 vs 3,728 sqft); Similar lot size (13,081 vs 13,275 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $1,820,000

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

  • 108 17th St, Wilmette, IL 60091
    June-29-2026 | 3,493 sqft | $417/sqft | built 1941 | 6% size difference (3,493 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (4 vs 5)
    $1,457,000
  • 230 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
    3,489 sqft | $682/sqft | built 1925 | 6% size difference (3,489 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Same beds (5)
    $2,380,000
  • 533 Maple Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
    3,584 sqft | $307/sqft | built 1931 | Similar size (3,584 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Within 1 bedroom (6 vs 5)
    $1,100,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Cook County Assessor's Office. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.

Value history

Down 8.1% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$2,040,440−$179,560−8.1%
2025$2,220,000+$845,770+61.5%
2024$1,374,230−$121,540−8.1%
2023$1,495,770−$172,450−10.3%
2022$1,668,220+$558,900+50.4%
2021$1,109,320−$50,830−4.4%
2020$1,160,150——
6-year total+$880,290+75.9%