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1240 Chicago Ave, #44, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1240 Chicago Ave, #44, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details12,219 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,020 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$24,897 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Sale
Apr 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-105-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-105-004
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-105-004-0000

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area12,219 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1893
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1893
Lot Area9,020 sqft (0.207 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1240 CHICAGO AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal Description(RESUBDIVISION) OF N175FT BLK1 IN SNYDERS ADD TO EVAN STON SUB PT NE NW SEC19 LYING BETWEEN RAILROAD & CHICAGO AVE NE NW SEC
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionSNYDERS ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract809900

Owner

1240 Chicago Ave, #44, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2022.

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 File
Mailing AddressIL
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 10, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Apr 12, 2018Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SIGNATURE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 10, 2022
Deed SaleFeb 10, 2022
Deed Document Number2022121531
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 10, 2022
Property Address1240 CHICAGO AVE # 44, 44, EVANSTON, IL 60202
Document Number0004121531
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2022
Instrument2204121531
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 24, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,200.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1244 CHICAGO AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1338

April 2018: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 12, 2018
Property Address1240 CHICAGO AVE # 44, 44, EVANSTON, IL 60202
Document Number1810257079
Instrument DateApr 10, 2018
Instrument10257079
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3 W HAWTHORN PKWY #250 VERNON HILLS IL 600611474, 250, VERNON HILLS, IL 60061-1474

Mortgage

Document Number1810257079
DateApr 12, 2018
Instrument10257079
Lender
NameSIGNATURE BK
TypeBank
Address9701 W HIGGINS RD # 500, ROSEMONT, IL 60018-4718
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$145,577 Land $90,200 Building $55,377$582,308 Land $360,800 Building $221,508
2023$24,897.00 (+4.24%)
2022$23,885.00$100,549 Land $45,100 Building $55,449$402,196 Land $180,400 Building $221,796

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 1240 Chicago Ave, #44 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1240 Chicago Ave, #44 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 416 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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