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650 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 650 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,208 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size0.187 acres (8,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,150,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$22,040 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale
Dec 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-409-029

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-409-029
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-409-029-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,208 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1911
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,150 sqft (0.187 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address650 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 Number23
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

650 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address650 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2549
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 10, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Dec 23, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
WINTRUST MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202039051
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 10, 2020
Property Address650 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2549
Document Number2031539051
Instrument DateSep 28, 2020
Instrument31539051
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,150.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1111 W NORTH SHORE AVE CHICAGO IL 606264617, CHICAGO, IL 60626-4617

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address650 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2549
Document Number1801657082
Instrument DateDec 23, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address650 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602022549, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2549

Mortgage

Document Number1801657082
DateJan 16, 2018
Instrument1657082
Lender
NameWINTRUST MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressROSEMONT, IL 60018
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 15, 2048
Interest
Rate4.62%

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$129,001 Land $28,933 Building $100,068$1,290,010 Land $289,330 Building $1,000,680
2023$22,040.00 (+4.22%)
2022$21,147.00 Homeowner's exemption$91,042 Land $24,450 Building $66,592$910,420 Land $244,500 Building $665,920

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

FEMA maps place 650 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 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

The area around 650 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 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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