Cook County property record for 1233 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,156 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.642 acres (27,960 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,300,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $36,095 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-100-005 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-100-005 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,156 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,960 sqft (0.642 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1233 CRAIN ST |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1178 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 EXCEPT IN FALLING IN WINSTON S ENLARGED HOMETEA BLK A RECORDED AUGUST 5 1927 AS DOCUMENT NO 97398 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANCIS H BENSONS N |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 809800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Evanston Ridge Historic District listed 1983 · 252 contributing resources · NRIS 83000309 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1233 Crain St is held in a trust since July 2025.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 MAPLE AVE, 401, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4341 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202523291 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022046 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $192,000 Land $72,696 Building $119,304 | $1,920,000 Land $726,960 Building $1,193,040 | |
| 2023 | $36,095.00 (-1.39%) | ||
| 2022 | $36,603.00 Homeowner's exemption | $161,000 Land $61,512 Building $99,488 | $1,610,000 Land $615,120 Building $994,880 |
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 1233 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 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.
The area around 1233 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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