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Last sold for $295,000 on Apr 1, 2016

817 FOREST AVE # P8

EVANSTON, IL 60202
0
Baths
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$295,000 · Apr 1, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$83 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$3,660 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$291
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,369
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,659
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$36,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
67
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Parking Garage
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Nichols Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Evanston Township High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65

Neighborhood · ZIP 60202These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,134
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,248 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,510
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,555
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

817 Forest Ave # P8 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Cook County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Evanston 60202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Evanston 60202.

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 817 Forest Ave # P8 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEvanston 60202Cook County
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac78% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than192735% of homes25% of homes

About 817 Forest Ave # P8

When did 817 Forest Ave # P8, Evanston, IL last sell?

817 Forest Ave # P8, Evanston, IL last sold on Apr 1, 2016 for $295,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 817 Forest Ave # P8, Evanston, IL built?

817 Forest Ave # P8, Evanston, IL was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 817 Forest Ave # P8, Evanston, IL?

817 Forest Ave # P8, Evanston, IL is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Nichols Middle School (middle), rated A-; Evanston Township High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 817 Forest Ave # P8, Evanston, IL compare to other homes in Evanston 60202?

Among the 9,464 homes in Evanston 60202, its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1927 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 817 Forest Ave # P8, Evanston, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 817 Forest Ave # P8, Evanston, IL was $83. The county assessed it at $3,660.

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