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1246 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1246 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details7 bd · 5 ba · 4,730 sqft · built 1892
Lot Size0.247 acres (10,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$800,000 (Sep 1998)
Tax Bill$34,999 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-202-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-202-015
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-202-015-0000

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms14 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,730 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1892
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1893
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,750 sqft (0.247 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1246 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 Number1
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

1246 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1998.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1246 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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 SaleSep 25, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 25, 1998 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 9, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number199818
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1246 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410
Document Number2013644016
Instrument DateMar 26, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 4, 2020
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1246 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602021410, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1410

Mortgage

Document Number2013644016
DateMay 15, 2020
Instrument13644016
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 14, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.75%

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$167,506 Land $32,250 Building $135,256$1,675,060 Land $322,500 Building $1,352,560
2023$34,999.00 (+4.3%)
2022$33,557.00 Homeowner's exemption$147,886 Land $26,875 Building $121,011$1,478,860 Land $268,750 Building $1,210,110

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 1246 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 1246 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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