Cook County property record for 1232 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,895 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,483 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $645,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $20,344 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-202-025 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-202-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,895 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,483 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1232 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | N 24 5 FT LOT 5 IN BLK 74 IN EVANST ON NE4 OF SEC19 T41N R14E 3P |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 809900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Evanston Lakeshore Historic District listed 1980 · 256 contributing resources · NRIS 80001353 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1232 Forest Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Cook County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1232 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201617060 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056031 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1232 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410 |
| Document Number | 0000020250 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628620250 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLU |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1232 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410 |
| Document Number | 0000020250, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628620250 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.63% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Evanston City |
| Elementary School District | Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Evanston Township High School District 202 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,001 Land $19,191 Building $78,810 | $980,010 Land $191,910 Building $788,100 | |
| 2023 | $20,344.00 (+1.16%) | ||
| 2022 | $20,111.00 Homeowner's exemption | $90,001 Land $15,001 Building $75,000 | $900,010 Land $150,010 Building $750,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1232 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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.
The area around 1232 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EVANSTON serves 74,486 people · EPA ID IL0310810 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 416 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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