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1217 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1217 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$636,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$10,506 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-118-036

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-118-036
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-118-036-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,600 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,068 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1217 MAIN ST
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-1650
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(PITNER) & (SONS) ADD TO EVANSTON IN SEC 19-41-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionPITNER & SONS
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2024
Census Tract809800

Owner

1217 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1217 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1650
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 14, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202121218
Prior Transfer DateAug 15, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000054001
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 9, 2021
Property Address1217 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1650
Document Number0009921218
Instrument DateMar 17, 2021
Instrument2109921218
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyPRECISION TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$636.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1217 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1650

Mortgage

Document Number0009921219
DateApr 9, 2021
Instrument2109921219
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.62%

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$66,000 Land $19,500 Building $46,500$660,000 Land $195,000 Building $465,000
2023$10,506.00 (+4.51%)
2022$10,053.00 Homeowner's exemption$46,148 Land $16,500 Building $29,648$461,480 Land $165,000 Building $296,480

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 1217 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies2 in force

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

The area around 1217 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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