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1212 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1212 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,399 sqft · built 1933
Lot Size0.216 acres (9,423 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$370,000 (Feb 2019)
Tax Bill$9,734 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Mortgage
Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-30-100-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-30-100-026
Alternative APN
  • 11-30-100-026-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,399 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,399 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1933
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1934
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,423 sqft (0.216 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1212 OAKTON ST
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-2715
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(AUSTIN)(RIDGE) SUB OF PT N1194FT SEC30 LYING W OF RI DGE RD SEC 30-41-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section30
Legal SubdivisionAUSTIN RIDGE
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number1,2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group5
Census Block5001
Census Tract810200

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Oakton Historic District
listed 2005 · 282 contributing resources · NRIS 05000106

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

Owner

1212 Oakton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2019.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1212 OAKTON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2715
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE
Feb 11, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE
Jun 26, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 22, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201955102
Prior Transfer DateJun 6, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000006073
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1212 OAKTON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2715
Document Number2013907041
Instrument DateApr 21, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 4, 2020
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1212 OAKTON ST EVANSTON IL 602022715, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2715

Mortgage

Document Number2013907041
DateMay 18, 2020
Instrument13907041
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 17, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.25%

February 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 11, 2019
Property Address1212 OAKTON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2715
Document Number1904255102
Instrument DateJan 26, 2019
Instrument4255102
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 21, 2019
Title CompanyPT TITLE COMPANY, PT TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$370.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1212 OAKTON ST EVANSTON IL 602022715, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2715

Mortgage

Document Number1904255103
DateFeb 11, 2019
Instrument4255103
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 10, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.37%

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 26, 2018
Property Address1212 OAKTON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2715
Document Number1817706073
Instrument DateJun 6, 2018
Instrument17706073
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 4, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1212 OAKTON ST EVANSTON IL 602022715, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2715

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$46,000 Land $21,673 Building $24,327$460,000 Land $216,730 Building $243,270
2023$9,734.00 (+20.26%)
2022$8,094.00 Homeowner's exemption$37,000 Land $17,903 Building $19,097$370,000 Land $179,030 Building $190,970

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 1212 Oakton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 1212 Oakton St 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 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 754 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

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