Cook County property record for 1515 Colfax St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,239 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $18,649 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-12-402-016 |
| Primary APN | 10-12-402-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,239 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1515 COLFAX ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-2320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (RESUBDIVISION) OF BLKS 1-7 IN NORTH EVANSTON SUB SEC 12-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH EVANSTON SUB |
| Legal Block | 1-7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 808800 |
1515 Colfax St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1515 COLFAX ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Jun 2, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1515 COLFAX ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2320 |
| Document Number | 0022942207 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2122942207 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1515 COLFAX ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2320 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1515 COLFAX ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2320 |
| Document Number | 0015345164 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2115345164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1515 COLFAX ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2320 |
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 | $102,000 Land $24,000 Building $78,000 | $1,020,000 Land $240,000 Building $780,000 | |
| 2023 | $18,649.00 (+4.48%) | ||
| 2022 | $17,849.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $83,000 Land $22,500 Building $60,500 | $830,000 Land $225,000 Building $605,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1515 Colfax St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 risk around 1515 Colfax St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 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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