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1048 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1048 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details10 bd · 7.5 ba · 9,799 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size0.461 acres (20,100 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$2,800,000 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill$47,480 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-216-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-216-008
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-216-008-0000

Interior

Bedrooms10 Beds
Full Baths7.5 Baths
Half Baths3 Half Baths
Total Rooms23 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area9,799 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area20,100 sqft (0.461 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1048 FOREST AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-1422
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF BLK3 OF WHITES ADD TO EVANSTON IN TH E NE SEC 19-41-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionWHITES ADD
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number22,23
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract809900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedEvanston Lakeshore Historic District
listed 1980 · 256 contributing resources · NRIS 80001353

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1048 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1422
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 26, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 26, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 13, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201716054
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 26, 2017
Property Address1048 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1422
Document Number1717716054
Instrument DateJun 22, 2017
Instrument17716054
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,800.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1048 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602021422, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1422

Mortgage

Document Number1717716055
DateJun 26, 2017
Instrument17716055
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
Address101 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28280-0002
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 25, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityEvanston City
Elementary School DistrictEvanston Community Consolidated School District 65 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictEvanston Township High School District 202 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$268,000 (-4.7%) Land $60,300 Building $207,700$2,680,000 (-4.7%) Land $603,000 Building $2,077,000
2023$47,480.00 (-27.31%)
2022$65,322.00$281,214 Land $50,250 Building $230,964$2,812,140 Land $502,500 Building $2,309,640

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
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1979 · tidal / storm surge

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 SystemEVANSTON
serves 74,486 people · EPA ID IL0310810
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead7 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 416 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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