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1616 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1616 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1906
Square Footage1,586 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
GarageDetached
Last Sale$339,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$7,263.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-24-210-003
Alternative APN
  • 10-24-210-003-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Building Area1,586 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1906
Architectural StyleMultifamily Style
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1616 CRAIN ST
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-1106
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Description(CHASE) & (PITNERS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) SUB OF SH SW SE OF SEC13, EX N71.5FT & OF NW NE SEC 24-41-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section24
Legal SubdivisionCHASE & PITNERS ADD TO EVANSTON
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2005
Census Tract809700

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 10-24-210-003

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3153 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3012
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Sep 18, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
STEARNS LNDG LLC
Jul 23, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PRIME LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202015063
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1616 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1106
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0019546218
DateJul 14, 2021
Instrument2119546218
Lender
NameHOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressISELIN, NJ 08830
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term357 Months
DueApr 01, 2051
Interest
Rate2.75%

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 18, 2020
Property Address1616 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1106
Document Number2026215063
Instrument DateAug 31, 2020
Instrument26215063
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MTG SOLUTIONS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$339.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3153 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606163012, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3012

Mortgage

Document Number2026215064
DateSep 18, 2020
Instrument26215064
Lender
NameSTEARNS LNDG LLC
AddressLEWISVILLE, TX 75057
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 17, 2050

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 23, 2018
Property Address1616 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1106
Document Number1820449006
Instrument DateJul 18, 2018
Instrument20449006
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 31, 2018
Title CompanyNATIONWIDE TITLE CLEARING INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$290.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21 S OWEN ST MT PROSPECT IL 600563308, MT PROSPECT, IL 60056-3308

Mortgage

Document Number1820449007
DateJul 23, 2018
Instrument20449007
Lender
NamePRIME LNDG
AddressDALLAS, TX 75252
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 22, 2048
Interest
Rate5.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$41,000 (+36.67%) Land $8,600 Building $32,400$410,000 (+36.67%) Land $86,000 Building $324,000
2023$7,263.00 (+4.23%)
2022$6,968.00 (+2.05%)$30,000 (+16.59%) Land $7,200 Building $22,800$300,000 (+16.59%) Land $72,000 Building $228,000
2021$6,828.00$25,732 Land $4,800 Building $20,932$257,320 Land $48,000 Building $209,320

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