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1221 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1221 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,280 sqft · built 1906
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Tax Bill$26,808 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-204-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-204-002
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-204-002-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms16 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,280 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1906
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1906
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1221 FOREST AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-1409
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(STOCKHAMS) RESUB BLK2 OF GEORGE H BLISS SUB IN SEC 19-41-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionBLISS SUB
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number2,1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
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

1221 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2022.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address1221 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1409
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 10, 1996
Deed SaleDec 10, 1996
Deed Document Number1996810
Last Transfer DateJun 22, 2022
Transfer Doc0000000009
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 22, 2022
Property Address1221 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1409
Document Number0026522009
Instrument DateJun 22, 2022
Instrument2226522009
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1221 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1409

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$152,584 Land $27,000 Building $125,584$1,525,840 Land $270,000 Building $1,255,840
2023$26,808.00 (+4.4%)
2022$25,678.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$116,703 Land $22,500 Building $94,203$1,167,030 Land $225,000 Building $942,030

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1221 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

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

The area around 1221 Forest Ave 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 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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