Cook County property record for 527 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,076 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $15,153 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-416-007 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-416-007 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,076 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,300 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 527 FOREST AVE |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-3004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENNEY & RINNS ADD/EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 810000 |
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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 577 PALOMA AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-2438 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022161 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 527 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3004 |
| Document Number | 1931922161 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 31922161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 577 PALOMA AVE PACIFICA CA 940442438, PACIFICA, CA 94044-2438 |
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 | $72,000 (+5.88%) Land $25,915 Building $46,085 | $720,000 (+5.88%) Land $259,150 Building $460,850 | |
| 2023 | $15,153.00 (-4.06%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,795.00 | $68,000 Land $21,900 Building $46,100 | $680,000 Land $219,000 Building $461,000 |
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 | 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.
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 |
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| 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 602 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.
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