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1222 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1222 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Lot Size0.168 acres (7,328 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$750,000 (Aug 2014)
Tax Bill$3,903 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2025 Transfer
Nov 2024 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-106-036

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-106-036
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-106-036-0000

Exterior

Lot Area7,328 sqft (0.168 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1222 CRAIN ST
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-1177
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal Description(RIDGELEA) RESUB LTS1-3 IN E P GRISWOLDS SUB LT5 OF B ENSONS SUB PT EH NE SEC 24-41-13 & NH OF W24ACS SEC19 & NH OF SH SEC19
Legal Range13E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section24
Legal SubdivisionGRISWOLDS SUB
Legal Lot Number1-3,5
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract809800

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Evanston Ridge Historic District
listed 1983 · 252 contributing resources · NRIS 83000309

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

Owner

1222 Crain St, vacant land, is held in a trust since February 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1206 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1177
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 28, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Nov 13, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Dec 15, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 14, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 14, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201435060
Last Transfer DateFeb 21, 2025
Transfer Doc0000018179
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 28, 2025
Property Address1222 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1177
Document Number0005918179
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2025
Instrument2505918179
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1206 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1177

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1206 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1177

November 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 13, 2024
Property Address1222 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1177
Document Number0031824148
Instrument DateOct 21, 2024
Instrument2431824148
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1206 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1177

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1222 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1177
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4849 N MILWAUKEE AVE 302, 302, CHICAGO, IL 60630-2171

Mortgage

Document Number0035001166
DateDec 15, 2020
Instrument2035001166
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueDec 1, 2035
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$19,053 Land $19,053$190,530 Land $190,530
2023$3,903.00 (+4.25%)
2022$3,744.00$16,121 Land $16,121$161,210 Land $161,210

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1222 Crain St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

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 Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimApr 1979 · 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

The area around 1222 Crain 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 496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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