Cook County property record for 1241 Leon Pl, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,066 sqft · built 1878 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,191 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,715 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Line of Credit Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-18-100-018 |
| Primary APN | 11-18-100-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,066 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1878 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1879 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,191 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1241 LEON PL |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-2626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (LEONHARDTS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) PT OF THE NW NW SEC 18-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEONHARDTS ADD TO EVANSTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 809300 |
1241 Leon Pl is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3606 HIGHLAND VIEW DR, AUSTIN, TX 78731-4033 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201712041 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022059 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1241 LEON PL, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2626 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0026333327 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2326333327 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1241 LEON PL, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2626 |
| Document Number | 1715212041 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15212041 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $280.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1402 HINMAN AVE #3E EVANSTON IL 602015325, 3E, EVANSTON, IL 60201-5325 |
| Document Number | 1715212042 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15212042 |
| Name | CITIBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | O FALLON, MO 63368-2240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2032 |
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 | $44,001 Land $12,364 Building $31,637 | $440,010 Land $123,640 Building $316,370 | |
| 2023 | $8,715.00 (+4.22%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,362.00 | $35,999 Land $10,477 Building $25,522 | $359,990 Land $104,770 Building $255,220 |
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 1241 Leon Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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 1241 Leon Pl 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 583 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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