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1205 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1205 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,416 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.365 acres (15,890 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$592,000 (Nov 2003)
Tax Bill$20,585 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-100-033

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-100-033
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-100-033-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,416 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,416 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area15,890 sqft (0.365 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1205 CRAIN ST
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-1176
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(RIDGECRAFT) RESUB OF SUB-LT 4 IN OWNERS SUB BLK1 WIL DER & CHASES ADD IN N PT SEC 24-41-14 & BLK3 OF O A CRANES SUB OF NH NW
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section24
Legal SubdivisionOWNERS SUB
Legal Block1,3,A
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract809800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Evanston Ridge Historic District
listed 1983 · 252 contributing resources · NRIS 83000309

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 Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1205 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1176
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 14, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 14, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200342162
Last Transfer DateDec 26, 2023
Transfer Doc0000030083
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 12, 2024
Property Address1205 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1176
Document Number0007230083
Instrument DateDec 26, 2023
Instrument2407230083
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 21, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1205 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1176

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$92,000 (+1.1%) Land $41,314 Building $50,686$920,000 (+1.1%) Land $413,140 Building $506,860
2023$20,585.00 (+4.45%)
2022$19,708.00 (+17.84%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$91,000 (+31.85%) Land $34,958 Building $56,042$910,000 (+31.85%) Land $349,580 Building $560,420
2021$16,725.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$69,018 Land $23,040 Building $45,978$690,180 Land $230,400 Building $459,780

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimApr 1979 · rainfall accumulation

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

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 496 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
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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