Cook County property record for 856 Forest Ave, #33, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1,373 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,834 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jan 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,927 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-403-016-1033 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-403-016-1033 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Building Area | 1,373 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 | 856 FOREST AVE, 33 |
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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 | 856 FOREST AVE, 33, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 1999574 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 5, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000574 |
| 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 | $28,355 (+2%) Land $3,571 Building $24,784 | $283,550 (+2%) Land $35,710 Building $247,840 | |
| 2023 | $5,927.00 (+4.66%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,663.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,800 Land $3,017 Building $24,783 | $278,000 Land $30,170 Building $247,830 |
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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