Cook County property record for 1236 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,292 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $6,175 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $30,581 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-202-018 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-202-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,292 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,750 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1236 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (VILLAGE) OF (EVANSTON) IN SECS 13-41-13 & 7,18 & 19- 41-14 SEC 18-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| 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.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1236 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201447024 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000535 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1236 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1236 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410 |
| Document Number | 0032420169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2432420169 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 18, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $179,000 (+27.86%) Land $32,250 Building $146,750 | $1,790,000 (+27.86%) Land $322,500 Building $1,467,500 | |
| 2023 | $30,581.00 (-5.96%) | ||
| 2022 | $32,520.00 | $140,000 Land $26,875 Building $113,125 | $1,400,000 Land $268,750 Building $1,131,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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