Cook County property record for 1214 Florence Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,986 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,508 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $242,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $12,104 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-202-032 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-202-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,986 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,508 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1214 FLORENCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (CHASE) & (PITNERS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) SUB OF SH SW SE OF SEC13, EX N71.5FT & OF NW NE SEC 24-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHASE & PITNERS ADD TO EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 809700 |
1214 Florence Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2011.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1214 FLORENCE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20114061 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1214 FLORENCE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1127 |
| Document Number | 2007849163 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7849163 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1214 FLORENCE AVE EVANSTON IL 602021127, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1127 |
| Document Number | 2007849163 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7849163 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098-2639 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 17, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,000 Land $11,842 Building $57,158 | $690,000 Land $118,420 Building $571,580 | |
| 2023 | $12,104.00 (+4.22%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,614.00 | $49,999 Land $9,914 Building $40,085 | $499,990 Land $99,140 Building $400,850 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1214 Florence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · 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.
The area around 1214 Florence Ave 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 605 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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