Cook County Value

1127 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

6 bed / 3 bath, 4,930 sqft, built 1896, in Evanston Assessor market value for 2026: $1,125,710.

Cook County account 11192100050000

In line with similar homes

8 similar homes nearby support a value at or above your county value.

Assessor market value$1,125,710
Similar homes$1,740,092
No gap: similar homes are at or above the county value · bars start at $0

How sure: High · 8 similar homes (5 shown below) · public records only

Assessor market value
$1,125,710
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
4,930 sqft
$228 per sqft
Year built
1896
Average quality

What we found

Similar homes' assessments

Weak

0 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $352.96/sqft, which supports a value of $1,740,092.

Compare this assessment

Start with the county value and property facts, then review appraisal comps, recent sales, and prior-year changes to decide whether the assessment is worth challenging. The comps on this page are free to review; email sign-in is only used to save a printable report.

For nearby context, browse ZIP 60202, Evanston, and Evanston assessment pages.

Local guide: Evanston Township 2026 Property Tax Appeal Guide.

Appeal deadlines

The 2026 appeal windows for Evanston have closed (Assessor , Board of Review ). 2027 notices usually start in March.

Deadline rule: Set by township: file with the Assessor by your township's last file date, and with the Board of Review while your township is open there. Evidence is reviewed by the Cook County Assessor's Office or, in a separate appeal, by the Cook County Board of Review. Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public CCAO records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe assessor market value increased 33.9% from $840,940 in 2025 to $1,125,710 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $228 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Evanston neighborhood and ZIP 60202.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 497 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $601 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -2.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

Showing 5 of the 8 similar homes in this property's equity comparison, from public appraisal records.

  • 221 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60201
    4,958 sqft | $353/sqft | built 1903 | Similar size (4,958 vs 4,930 sqft); Similar lot size (10,070 vs 9,750 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $1,750,000
  • 1220 Judson Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
    4,900 sqft | $420/sqft | built 1901 | Similar size (4,900 vs 4,930 sqft); Similar age (1901 vs 1896); Similar lot size (9,500 vs 9,750 sqft)
    $2,060,000
  • 222 Burnham Pl, Evanston, IL 60202
    4,931 sqft | $367/sqft | built 1893 | Similar size (4,931 vs 4,930 sqft); Similar age (1893 vs 1896); Lot 12% larger (10,875 vs 9,750 sqft)
    $1,810,000
  • 1047 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
    4,672 sqft | $394/sqft | built 1896 | 5% smaller (4,672 vs 4,930 sqft); Built same year (1896); Similar lot size (9,690 vs 9,750 sqft)
    $1,840,000
  • 1021 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
    4,970 sqft | $340/sqft | built 1908 | Similar size (4,970 vs 4,930 sqft); Similar lot size (9,000 vs 9,750 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $1,690,000

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Cook County Assessor's Office. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.

Value history

Up 33.9% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$1,125,710+$284,770+33.9%
2025$840,940$00.0%
2024$840,940$00.0%
2023$840,940$00.0%
2022$840,940$00.0%
2021$840,940$00.0%
2020$840,940——
6-year total+$284,770+33.9%