1319 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1319 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 4 ba · 4,580 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.383 acres (16,700 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$3,250,000 (Oct 2026)
Tax Bill$25,186 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2026 Sale
Aug 2022 Line of Credit
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-18-421-031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-18-421-031
Alternative APN
  • 11-18-421-031-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,580 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1919
Exterior MaterialFrame/Masonry
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area16,700 sqft (0.383 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1319 FOREST AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60201-4707
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSOUTH50 FT LOT1 BLK35 SEC13 TWP41N RNG13E 3P & SEC07&18 S19 T41N R14E 3P+
Legal SubdivisionCONSOLIDATION OF THE S50 FT LT1 & ALL
Legal Block35
Legal Lot NumberA
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract809401

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

1319 Forest Ave is owned by a company that bought it in October 2026.

Source: Cook County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address24 W ERIE ST, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60654-5899
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

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

DateDocument
Oct 9, 2026Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE
Aug 10, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
1ST EQUITY BANK
Aug 25, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage
EBC VENTURES LLC
Oct 11, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY
Nov 27, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
1ST EQUITY BK NORTHWEST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 9, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 9, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202623058
Prior Transfer DateAug 31, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000000001
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 9, 2026
Property Address1319 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4707
Document Number0000023058
Instrument DateSep 22, 2026
Instrument202628223058
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$492,375.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Tenant
Address24 W ERIE ST, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60654-5899

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1319 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4707
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1319 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4707

Mortgage

Document Number0022216107
DateAug 10, 2022
Instrument2222216107
Lender
Name1ST EQUITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressSKOKIE, IL 60076
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term10 Months
DueJun 13, 2023
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4%
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1319 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4707
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1319 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4707

Mortgage

Document Number0023708007
DateAug 25, 2025
Instrument2523708007
Lender
NameEBC VENTURES LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressLAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

October 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 11, 2022
Property Address1319 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4707
Document Number0028422051
Instrument DateAug 31, 2022
Instrument2228422051
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1319 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4707

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 27, 2018
Property Address1319 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4707
Document Number1833112041
Instrument DateNov 8, 2018
Instrument33112041
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,340.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1319 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602014707, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4707

Mortgage

Document Number1833112042
DateNov 27, 2018
Instrument33112042
Lender
Name1ST EQUITY BK NORTHWEST
TypeBank
Address1330 W DUNDEE RD, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-4008
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term84 Months
DueNov 26, 2025
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.25%

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$104,055 Land $25,050 Building $79,005$1,040,550 Land $250,500 Building $790,050
2024$25,186.00 (+3.27%)
2023$24,388.00 (+4.33%)
2022$23,376.00 Homeowner's exemption$104,055 Land $25,050 Building $79,005$1,040,550 Land $250,500 Building $790,050

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1319 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies1 in force

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 1319 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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