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1225 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1225 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 4 ba · 5,451 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,550,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$34,058 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-204-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-204-001
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-204-001-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area5,451 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1225 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 Number1
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

1225 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1225 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1409
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 19, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20214201
Prior Transfer DateApr 17, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000056001
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 22, 2021
Property Address1225 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1409
Document Number0020304201
Instrument DateJul 9, 2021
Instrument2120304201
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2021
Title CompanyFORT DEARBORN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,550.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1225 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1409

Mortgage

Document Number0020304202
DateJul 22, 2021
Instrument2120304202
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3%

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$197,000 Land $22,500 Building $174,500$1,970,000 Land $225,000 Building $1,745,000
2023$34,058.00 (+1.82%)
2022$33,449.00 Homeowner's exemption$144,000 Land $18,750 Building $125,250$1,440,000 Land $187,500 Building $1,252,500

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

FEMA maps place 1225 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 1225 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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