Cook County property record for 539 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,629 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,933 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $12,028 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-416-003 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-416-003 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,629 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,629 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,933 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 539 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-3004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEENEY & RINNS ADD TO EVANSTON SH |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20071093 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047112 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 539 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3004 |
| Document Number | 1809247112 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9247112 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 539 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602023004, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3004 |
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 | $64,000 (+20.75%) Land $17,512 Building $46,488 | $640,000 (+20.75%) Land $175,120 Building $464,880 | |
| 2023 | $12,028.00 (+4.45%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,516.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,000 Land $14,799 Building $38,201 | $530,000 Land $147,990 Building $382,010 |
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.
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 |
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| 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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