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1214 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1214 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,792 sqft · built 1868
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,000 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$347,500 (Oct 2007)
Tax Bill$15,461 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Transfer
May 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-300-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-300-011
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-300-011-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,792 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1868
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1869
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area10,000 sqft (0.23 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1214 MAIN ST
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-1651
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(RESUBDIVISION) BLK5 IN PITNER & SONS ADD TO EVANSTON SEC 19-41-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionSONS ADD
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group5
Census Block5003
Census Tract810100

Owner

1214 Main St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2026.

Source: Cook County records, as of September 22, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1214 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1651
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 11, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
May 3, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 1, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 1, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 1, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200733084
Last Transfer DateAug 18, 2026
Transfer Doc0000000004
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 11, 2026
Property Address1214 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1651
Document Number0000000004
Instrument DateAug 18, 2026
Instrument20264
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address1214 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1651

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 3, 2022
Property Address1214 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1651
Document Number0012312024
Instrument DateNov 22, 2019
Instrument2212312024
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2022
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
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1214 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1651

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$88,000 Land $32,000 Building $56,000$880,000 Land $320,000 Building $560,000
2023$15,461.00 (+4.57%)
2022$14,786.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$69,000 Land $27,500 Building $41,500$690,000 Land $275,000 Building $415,000

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 1214 Main 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 1214 Main 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 804 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		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

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