Cook County property record for 834 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1,258 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,834 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,042 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-403-016-1007 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-403-016-1007 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Building Area | 1,258 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 56,834 sqft |
| Street Address | 834 FOREST AVE |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | (COMMONS) OF (EVANSTON) CONDOMINIUM SEC 19-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | COMMONS OF EVANSTON CONDOMINIUM |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| 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.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 834 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202141013 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003046 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 834 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2402 |
| Document Number | 0017341013 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2354378 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2117341013 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $305.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 834 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2402 |
| Document Number | 0017341014 |
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| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2117341014 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 2.87% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.87% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 7.87% |
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 | $28,836 (+1.99%) Land $3,632 Building $25,204 | $288,360 (+1.99%) Land $36,320 Building $252,040 | |
| 2023 | $6,042.00 (+4.68%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,772.00 | $28,272 Land $3,069 Building $25,203 | $282,720 Land $30,690 Building $252,030 |
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.
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.
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 |
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| 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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