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809 Forest Ave, Apt 1, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 809 Forest Ave, Apt 1, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 1,700 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$420,000 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill$7,241 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale
Sep 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-404-034-1001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-404-034-1001

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Units6 Units
Building Area1,700 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1918
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address809 FOREST AVE, 1S
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-2480
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionFOREST CONDO
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
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

809 Forest Ave, Apt 1 is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address6328 N MAGNOLIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60660-1406
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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
Sep 3, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
PRECISION TITLE
Sep 3, 2021Correction Deed
PRECISION TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 25, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 25, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 3, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202414007
Prior Transfer DateAug 9, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000008026
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 3, 2021
Property Address809 FOREST AVE APT 1, 1, EVANSTON, IL 60202-5501
Document Number0024608027
Map ReferenceDOC 110118
Instrument DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument2124608027
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyPRECISION TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$360.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address809 FOREST AVE APT 1S, 1S, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2480

September 2021: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 3, 2021
Property Address809 FOREST AVE APT 1, 1, EVANSTON, IL 60202-5501
Document Number0024608026
Map ReferenceDOC 94845159
Instrument DateAug 9, 2021
Instrument2124608026
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyPRECISION TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address809 FOREST AVE APT 1S, 1S, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2480

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$35,110 Land $4,793 Building $30,317$351,100 Land $47,930 Building $303,170
2023$7,241.00 (+4.23%)
2022$6,947.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$29,911 Land $4,050 Building $25,861$299,110 Land $40,500 Building $258,610

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 809 Forest Ave, Apt 1 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 809 Forest Ave, Apt 1 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 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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