862 Forest Ave, #35, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 862 Forest Ave, #35, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · 1,700 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size1.3 acres (56,834 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$356,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$7,833 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Sale & Line of Credit
Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-403-016-1035

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-403-016-1035

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Building Area1,700 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area56,834 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address862 FOREST AVE, 35
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-2402
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionWHITES ADDITION TO EVANST BLK 9 LOT 1
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionCOMMONS OF EVANSTON CONDOMINIUM SEC
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
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 Address862 FOREST AVE, 35, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2402
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 26, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Jun 13, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
KEY MTG SVCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 13, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202110284
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 26, 2021
Property Address862 FOREST AVE # 35, 35, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2402
Document Number2102610284
Instrument DateDec 17, 2020
Instrument2610284
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 4, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$356.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1507 MAPLE AVE #3 EVANSTON IL 602014326, 3, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4326

Mortgage

Document Number2102610285
DateJan 26, 2021
Instrument2610285
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 25, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.75%

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 13, 2019
Property Address862 FOREST AVE # 35, 35, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2402
Document Number1916446089
Instrument DateMay 29, 2019
Instrument16446089
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 20, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$345.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address862 FOREST AVE EVANSTON IL 602022402, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2402

Mortgage

Document Number1916446090
DateJun 13, 2019
Instrument16446090
Lender
NameKEY MTG SVCS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSCHAUMBURG, IL 60173
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 12, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

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$33,000 (+1.99%) Land $4,156 Building $28,844$330,000 (+1.99%) Land $41,560 Building $288,440
2023$7,833.00 (+4.23%)
2022$7,515.00$32,356 Land $3,512 Building $28,844$323,560 Land $35,120 Building $288,440

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

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

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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