Cook County property record for 1240 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,537 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $765,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $28,490 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-202-017 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-202-017 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,537 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1889 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,750 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1240 FOREST AVE |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| 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.
1240 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1240 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200735114 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017014 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1240 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0014018130 |
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| Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2214018130 |
| Name | FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | AURORA, IL 60506 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.37% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1240 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410 |
| Document Number | 0016517014 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2216517014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1240 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410 |
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 | $147,000 Land $32,250 Building $114,750 | $1,470,000 Land $322,500 Building $1,147,500 | |
| 2023 | $28,490.00 (+4.31%) | ||
| 2022 | $27,312.00 Homeowner's exemption | $121,000 Land $26,875 Building $94,125 | $1,210,000 Land $268,750 Building $941,250 |
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 1240 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 1240 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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