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642 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 642 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,646 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.183 acres (7,950 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$18,325 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-409-031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-409-031
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-409-031-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,646 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1914
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,950 sqft (0.183 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address642 FOREST AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-2549
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(KEDZIE) & (KEENEYS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) SUB PT SH NH S E E OF GREEN BAY RD ALSO PT NH NH SH SE SEC19 E OF C&NWRR SE SEC 19-41-
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionKEDZIE & KEENEYS ADD TO EVANSTON
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address642 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2549
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJun 20, 2023
Transfer Doc0000033050
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 27, 2023
Property Address642 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2549
Document Number0017833050
Instrument DateJun 20, 2023
Instrument2317833050
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address642 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2549

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common

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$109,001 (+28.24%) Land $28,223 Building $80,778$1,090,010 (+28.24%) Land $282,230 Building $807,780
2023$18,325.00 (+0.06%)
2022$18,314.00 (+5.89%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$85,000 (+19.43%) Land $23,850 Building $61,150$850,000 (+19.43%) Land $238,500 Building $611,500
2021$17,296.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$71,170 Land $12,720 Building $58,450$711,700 Land $127,200 Building $584,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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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