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744 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 744 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,986 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.209 acres (9,095 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$292,000 (Oct 1994)
Tax Bill$15,744 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-409-037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-409-037
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-409-037-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,986 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,095 sqft (0.209 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address744 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 Number35
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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address744 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2504
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 11, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 11, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1994921
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$87,000 (+22.54%) Land $32,287 Building $54,713$870,000 (+22.54%) Land $322,870 Building $547,130
2023$15,744.00 (+4.53%)
2022$15,062.00 Homeowner's exemption$71,000 Land $27,285 Building $43,715$710,000 Land $272,850 Building $437,150

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

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 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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