Cook County property record for 1616 Forest Pl, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 7 ba · 6,862 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.442 acres (19,232 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $46,345 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-18-405-020 |
| Primary APN | 11-18-405-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,862 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,232 sqft (0.442 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1616 FOREST PL |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-4663 |
| 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 | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 809401 |
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.
1616 Forest Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 1996.
Source: Cook County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1616 FOREST PL, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4663 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 1996582 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000582 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $227,000 Land $57,696 Building $169,304 | $2,270,000 Land $576,960 Building $1,693,040 | |
| 2023 | $46,345.00 (-15.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $54,827.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $242,191 Land $48,080 Building $194,111 | $2,421,910 Land $480,800 Building $1,941,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1616 Forest Pl 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 1616 Forest Pl 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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