703 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 703 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,043 sqft · built 1878
Lot Size	0.192 acres (8,350 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$940,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$16,153 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2024 Transfer Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-19-410-015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-19-410-015`
Alternative APN	`11-19-410-015-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,043 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1878
Effective Year Built	Effective 1879
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,350 sqft (0.192 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	703 FOREST AVE
City	EVANSTON
State	IL
Zip	60202-2503
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > 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 Range	14E
Legal Township	41N
Legal Section	19
Legal Subdivision	KEDZIE & KEENEYS ADD TO EVANSTON
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	EVANSTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	810000

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

703 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2024.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	703 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2503
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 1, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Aug 27, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer US BK
Jul 22, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage BLUELEAF LNDG
Aug 31, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer PERL MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 27, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 27, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 31, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202034047
Last Transfer Date	Jan 22, 2024
Transfer Doc	0000014019
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	May 1, 2024
Property Address	703 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2503
Document Number	0012214019
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2024
Instrument	2412214019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 14, 2024
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	703 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2503

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Aug 27, 2020
Property Address	703 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2503
Document Number	2024034047
Instrument Date	Aug 4, 2020
Instrument	24034047
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 10, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$940.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	703 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602022503, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2503

Mortgage

Document Number	2024034049
Date	Aug 27, 2020
Instrument	24034049

Lender

Name	US BK
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 26, 2050

Interest

Rate	3.37%

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	703 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2503
Document Number	1922442014
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	703 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602022503, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2503

Mortgage

Document Number	1922442014
Date	Aug 12, 2019
Instrument	22442014

Lender

Name	BLUELEAF LNDG
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60607

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 11, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4%

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2017
Property Address	703 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2503
Document Number	1724346076
Instrument Date	Aug 23, 2017
Instrument	24346076
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$800.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	525 KENZIE ST #601 EVANSTON IL 60202, 601, EVANSTON, IL 60202

Mortgage

Document Number	1724346077
Date	Aug 31, 2017
Instrument	24346077

Lender

Name	PERL MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60618

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 30, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$102,001 Land $29,643 Building $72,358	$1,020,010 Land $296,430 Building $723,580
2023	$16,153.00 (-4.23%)
2022	$16,866.00 Homeowner's exemption	$76,031 Land $25,050 Building $50,981	$760,310 Land $250,500 Building $509,810

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 703 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.

Wildfire

The area around 703 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

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 System	EVANSTON serves 74,486 people · EPA ID IL0310810
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	7 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,500 / 50
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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