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1221 Darrow Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1221 Darrow Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,336 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,216 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$285,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill$9,607 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Mortgage
Apr 2026 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-24-201-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-24-201-016
Alternative APN
  • 10-24-201-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms18 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,336 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area5,216 sqft (0.12 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1221 DARROW AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-1113
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionBLOCKS4 5&8 CHASE & PITNERS ADD TO EVANSTON S2 SW4 SE4 SEC13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section24
Legal SubdivisionGOLLES RESUB
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract809700

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3648 N LARAMIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-3322
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 31, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Apr 1, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Aug 29, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMEWARD RESID'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 15, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 15, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 18, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20242234
Prior Transfer DateApr 23, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000097520
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1221 DARROW AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1113
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1200 STEUART ST 811, 811, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-5382

Mortgage

Document Number0030431018
DateOct 31, 2025
Instrument2530431018
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2055
Interest
Rate6%

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 1, 2026
Property Address1221 DARROW AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1113
Document Number0000002068
Instrument DateOct 8, 2025
Instrument20262068
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 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
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address3648 N LARAMIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-3322

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1221 DARROW AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1113
Document Number1725001007
Instrument DateAug 29, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2017
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1221 DARROW AVE EVANSTON IL 602021113, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1113

Mortgage

Document Number1725001007
DateSep 7, 2017
Instrument25001007
Lender
NameHOMEWARD RESID'L
AddressADDISON, TX 75001
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 6, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.12%

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$42,000 (-2.32%) Land $11,214 Building $30,786$420,000 (-2.32%) Land $112,140 Building $307,860
2023$9,607.00 (+4.5%)
2022$9,193.00 Homeowner's exemption$42,999 Land $9,388 Building $33,611$429,990 Land $93,880 Building $336,110

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 Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2013–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimAug 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.

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 605 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
Fixed Wireless · DSL		100 / 20

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