917 Forest Ave, Apt 3, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 917 Forest Ave, Apt 3, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	3 bd · 1,926 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.18 acres (7,832 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$415,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill	$9,841 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-19-223-034-1003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-19-223-034-1003`
Alternative APN	`11192230261003`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Units	8 Units
Building Area	1,926 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	7,832 sqft (0.18 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Window A/C
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	11192230261003
Street Address	917 FOREST AVE, 3
City	EVANSTON
State	IL
Zip	60202-1489
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Description	THE 917-919 FOREST CONDO RESUB BLKS 4&5 S19 T41N R14E 3P
Legal Subdivision	GIBBS LADD & GEORGES ADD
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	EVANSTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	809900

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

917 Forest Ave, Apt 3 is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2024.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	917 FOREST AVE, 3, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1489
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Date	Document
Mar 18, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Jun 28, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CROSSCOUNTRY MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 17, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20198058
Last Transfer Date	Sep 12, 2024
Transfer Doc	0000020419
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	917 FOREST AVE APT 3, 3, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1489
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2022
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0007733215
Date	Mar 18, 2021
Instrument	2107733215

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.62%

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	917 FOREST AVE APT 3, 3, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1489
Document Number	2010103042
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 24, 2020
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	917 FOREST AVE #APT3 EVANSTON IL 602021489, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1489

Mortgage

Document Number	2010103042
Date	Apr 10, 2020
Instrument	10103042

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 9, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.25%

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jun 28, 2019
Property Address	917 FOREST AVE APT 3, 3, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1489
Document Number	1917908058
Instrument Date	Jun 12, 2019
Instrument	17908058
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 10, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$415.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1112 RIDGE AVE #1E EVANSTON IL 60202, 1E, EVANSTON, IL 60202

Mortgage

Document Number	1917908059
Date	Jun 28, 2019
Instrument	17908059

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 27, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$41,303 Land $3,916 Building $37,387	$413,030 Land $39,160 Building $373,870
2023	$9,841.00 (+4.23%)
2022	$9,442.00	$40,649 Land $3,263 Building $37,386	$406,490 Land $32,630 Building $373,860

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 917 Forest Ave, Apt 3 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 1979 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 917 Forest Ave, Apt 3 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

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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