Cook County property record for 1521 Lee St, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,978 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-217-017 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-217-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,850 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1521 LEE ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (RIDGE) SUB OF (SOUTH) (EVANSTON) SUB OF SH SE NE SEC & S317.9FT NH SE NE SEC 24-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGE SUB OF SOUTH EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 809700 |
1521 Lee St, a residential property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 BALD EAGLE CT, 2029, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-8705 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1521 LEE ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1646 |
| Document Number | 0000025039 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202627525039 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 BALD EAGLE CT, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-8705 |
| Document Number | 0000025039, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202627525039 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
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 | $49,001 Land $6,128 Building $42,873 | $490,010 Land $61,280 Building $428,730 | |
| 2023 | $8,978.00 (+4.25%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,612.00 | $36,601 Land $5,130 Building $31,471 | $366,010 Land $51,300 Building $314,710 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1521 Lee St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1521 Lee 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 |
|---|
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 804 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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