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548 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 548 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,002 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$670,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$14,322 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Transfer
Mar 2021 Mortgage
+ 7 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-415-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-415-022
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-415-022-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,002 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1912
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address548 FOREST AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-3005
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(KEENEY) & (RINNS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) SH SH&SH OF NH S H NE SEC19 ALSO ALL NH NH SH SE SEC19 W OF RR SEC 19-41-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionKEENEY & RINNS ADD TO EVANSTON
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract810000

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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address548 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 25, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY
Mar 25, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Nov 16, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
LAKELAND TITLE SERVICES, LAKELAND TITLE SVCS
Nov 16, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
QUICKEN LNS
Aug 26, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
LAKELAND TITLE SERVICES, LAKELAND TITLE SVCS
Aug 26, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PROVIDENT FNDG
Oct 16, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 27, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
PARKSIDE LNDG
Dec 15, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIFTH THIRD BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 27, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 27, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201749131
Last Transfer DateJan 9, 2021
Transfer Doc0000012161
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 25, 2021
Property Address548 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005
Document Number0008412161
Instrument DateJan 9, 2021
Instrument2108412161
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
Address548 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 25, 2021
Property Address548 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005
Document Number0008412159
Instrument DateJan 9, 2021
Instrument2108412159
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyLAKELAND TITLE SERVICES

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address548 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005

Mortgage

Document Number0008412160
DateMar 25, 2021
Instrument2108412160
Lender
NamePROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term179 Months
DueFeb 1, 2036

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 16, 2020
Property Address548 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005
Document Number2031925027
Instrument DateJun 12, 2020
Instrument31925027
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2020
Title CompanyLAKELAND TITLE SERVICES, LAKELAND TITLE SVCS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address548 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602023005, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 16, 2020
Property Address548 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005
Document Number2031925025
Instrument DateMay 19, 2020
Instrument31925025
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2020
Title CompanyLAKELAND TITLE SERVICES, LAKELAND TITLE SVCS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address548 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602023005, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005

Mortgage

Document Number2031925026
DateNov 16, 2020
Instrument31925026
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueNov 15, 2035

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 26, 2019
Property Address548 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005
Document Number1923825013
Instrument DateJul 21, 2019
Instrument23825013
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 4, 2019
Title CompanyLAKELAND TITLE SERVICES, LAKELAND TITLE SVCS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address548 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602023005, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 26, 2019
Property Address548 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005
Document Number1923825011
Instrument DateJul 20, 2019
Instrument23825011
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 4, 2019
Title CompanyLAKELAND TITLE SERVICES, LAKELAND TITLE SVCS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address548 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602023005, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005

Mortgage

Document Number1923825012
DateAug 26, 2019
Instrument23825012
Lender
NamePROVIDENT FNDG
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressSCHAUMBURG, IL 60173
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueAug 25, 2044

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 16, 2017
Property Address548 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005
Document Number1728945030
Instrument DateSep 17, 2017
Instrument28945030
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address548 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602023005, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 27, 2017
Property Address548 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005
Document Number1720849131
Instrument DateJul 10, 2017
Instrument20849131
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2017
Title CompanyPROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$670.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address2017 HARRISON ST EVANSTON IL 602015837, EVANSTON, IL 60201-5837

Mortgage

Document Number1720849132
DateJul 27, 2017
Instrument20849132
Lender
NamePARKSIDE LNDG
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 26, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.12%

December 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address548 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005
Document Number1701806054
Instrument DateDec 15, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2018
Title CompanySTANDARD TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address548 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602023005, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3005

Mortgage

Document Number1701806054
DateJan 18, 2017
Instrument1806054
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BK
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45263
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$83,270 (+23.28%) Land $26,625 Building $56,645$832,700 (+23.28%) Land $266,250 Building $566,450
2023$14,322.00 (-3.85%)
2022$14,895.00 Homeowner's exemption$67,545 Land $22,500 Building $45,045$675,450 Land $225,000 Building $450,450

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

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

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 602 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
Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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