Cook County property record for 600 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,473 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,744 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-415-020 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-415-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,473 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 600 FOREST AVE |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-3007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > 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 Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEENEY & RINNS ADD TO EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| 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.
600 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 600 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 600 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3007 |
| Document Number | 0000002264 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 600 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3007 |
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 | $106,000 Land $26,980 Building $79,020 | $1,060,000 Land $269,800 Building $790,200 | |
| 2023 | $15,744.00 (+4.53%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,062.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $71,000 Land $22,800 Building $48,200 | $710,000 Land $228,000 Building $482,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 600 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 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 600 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 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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