Cook County property record for 1608 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $590,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,060 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-13-408-012 |
| Primary APN | 10-13-408-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1887 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,950 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1608 DAVIS ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-4011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (HINMANNS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) SUB IN SE SEC 13-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | HINMANNS ADD TO EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 809600 |
1608 Davis St is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1314 OAK AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4205 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202530225 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000537 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1608 DAVIS ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4011 |
| Document Number | 0026630225 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2526630225 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACUITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $590.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1314 OAK AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4205 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1314 OAK AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4205 |
| Document Number | 0026630226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2526630226 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2045 |
| Rate | 5.87% |
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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 | $33,001 Land $3,023 Building $29,978 | $330,010 Land $30,230 Building $299,780 | |
| 2023 | $6,060.00 (-15.83%) | $31,000 (-) Land $2,535 Building $28,465 | $310,000 (-) Land $25,350 Building $284,650 |
| 2022 | $7,200.00 | $31,000 Land $2,535 Building $28,465 | $310,000 Land $25,350 Building $284,650 |
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 1608 Davis 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 1608 Davis 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 |
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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 494 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 | 100 / 20 |
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