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1228 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1228 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details11 bd · 5.5 ba · 7,085 sqft · built 1891
Lot Size0.494 acres (21,500 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$248,500 (May 1998)
Tax Bill$34,886 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-202-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-202-020
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-202-020-0000

Interior

Bedrooms11 Beds
Full Baths5.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms18 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area7,085 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area680 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1891
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1914
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area21,500 sqft (0.494 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1228 FOREST AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-1410
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(VILLAGE) OF (EVANSTON) IN SECS 13-41-13 & 7,18 & 19- 41-14 SEC 18-41-14
Legal Range13E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section13
Legal SubdivisionVILLAGE OF EVANSTON
Legal Block74
Legal Lot Number6,7
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
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

1228 Forest Ave is held in a trust since June 2020.

Source: Cook County records, as of July 16, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address1228 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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 SaleMay 6, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 6, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1998668
Last Transfer DateJun 2, 2020
Transfer Doc0000033083
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 9, 2020
Property Address1228 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410
Document Number2031233083
Instrument DateJun 6, 2020
Instrument31233083
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1228 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602021410, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410

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$150,071 Land $32,250 Building $117,821$1,500,710 Land $322,500 Building $1,178,210
2023$34,886.00 (+4.36%)
2022$33,429.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$150,071 Land $32,250 Building $117,821$1,500,710 Land $322,500 Building $1,178,210

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1228 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 1228 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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