Cook County property record for 1236 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,292 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,851 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,924 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Nov 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-101-020 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-101-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,292 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,851 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1236 OAK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (CRAINS) RESUB OF BLK2 EX N200FT OF WLY160FT IN O A C RAINS SUB OF NH NW NW SEC 19-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAINS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| 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.
1236 Oak Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1236 OAK AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BROOKFIELD |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201546064 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046064 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1236 OAK AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1221 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0003420458 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2103420458 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 2.75% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1236 OAK AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1221 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1236 OAK AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1221 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0030741119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2330741119 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BROOKFIELD |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $91,000 Land $12,613 Building $78,387 | $910,000 Land $126,130 Building $783,870 | |
| 2023 | $15,924.00 (+4.39%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,255.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,095 Land $10,672 Building $58,423 | $690,950 Land $106,720 Building $584,230 |
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 1236 Oak Ave 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 1236 Oak Ave 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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