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708 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 708 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,900 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size0.174 acres (7,560 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$440,000 (Jun 1998)
Tax Bill$20,827 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Transfer
Nov 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-409-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-409-026
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-409-026-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,900 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1883
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1884
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,560 sqft (0.174 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address708 FOREST AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-2504
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 Number26
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

708 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2021.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address708 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2504
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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

DateDocument
Aug 13, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ACCOMMODATION
Nov 9, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 11, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 11, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1998299
Last Transfer DateJun 8, 2021
Transfer Doc0000004173
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 13, 2021
Property Address708 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2504
Document Number0022504173
Instrument DateJun 8, 2021
Instrument2122504173
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address708 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2504

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 9, 2021
Property Address708 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2504
Document Number0031357052
Instrument DateDec 8, 2020
Instrument2131357052
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

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$122,000 Land $26,838 Building $95,162$1,220,000 Land $268,380 Building $951,620
2023$20,827.00 (+4.45%)
2022$19,940.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$92,000 Land $22,680 Building $69,320$920,000 Land $226,800 Building $693,200

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 708 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 708 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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