Cook County property record for 827 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Condominium |
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| Details | 2 bd · 912 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (18,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $227,500 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,028 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-404-036-1014 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-404-036-1014 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Units | 63 Units |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 18,000 sqft (0.413 acres) |
| Street Address | 827 FOREST AVE, 121S |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2482 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST SQUARE CONDO |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 810000 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
827 Forest Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 827 1/2 FOREST AVE, 1S, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2422 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20041338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,129 Land $1,968 Building $14,161 | $161,290 Land $19,680 Building $141,610 | |
| 2023 | $3,028.00 (+5.1%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,881.00 Homeowner's exemption | $15,823 Land $1,663 Building $14,160 | $158,230 Land $16,630 Building $141,600 |
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.
FEMA maps place 827 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 827 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
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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