1626 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1626 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.141 acres (6,120 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$205,000 (Sep 2003)
Tax Bill$7,803 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Nov 2017 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-24-401-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-24-401-020
Alternative APN
  • 10-24-401-020-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,016 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area816 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,120 sqft (0.141 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1626 MAIN ST
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-1618
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(PITNER) & SONS (SECOND) ADD TO (EVANSTON) SUB NH NH SE & SH SH SW NE EH SEC 24-41-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section24
Legal SubdivisionPITNER & SONS SECOND ADD TO EVANSTON
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number8,7
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract810302

Owner

1626 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2003.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1626 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1618
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 22, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST NORTHERN CU
Nov 17, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BMO HARRIS BK NA
Feb 9, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST NTHRN CU
Dec 28, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST NTHRN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 8, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 8, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 20, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200329255
Prior Transfer DateFeb 4, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000038034
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1626 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1618
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0020307136
DateJul 22, 2021
Instrument2120307136
Lender
NameFIRST NORTHERN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60606
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.87%

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1626 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1618
Document Number1733515097
Instrument DateNov 17, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 11, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1626 MAIN ST EVANSTON IL 602021618, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1618

Mortgage

Document Number1733515097
DateDec 1, 2017
Instrument33515097
Lender
NameBMO HARRIS BK NA
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60690
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 30, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.62%

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1626 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1618
Document Number1707917031
Instrument DateFeb 9, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 28, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1626 MAIN ST EVANSTON IL 602021618, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1618

Mortgage

Document Number1707917031
DateMar 20, 2017
Instrument7917031
Lender
NameFIRST NTHRN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60606
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1626 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1618
Document Number1703115096
Instrument DateDec 28, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2017
Title CompanySECURITY FIRST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1626 MAIN ST EVANSTON IL 602021618, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1618

Mortgage

Document Number1703115096
DateJan 31, 2017
Instrument3115096
Lender
NameFIRST NTHRN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60606
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 30, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$64,000 Land $11,934 Building $52,066$640,000 Land $119,340 Building $520,660
2023$7,803.00 (+4.6%)
2022$7,460.00 Homeowner's exemption$35,126 Land $10,098 Building $25,028$351,260 Land $100,980 Building $250,280

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1626 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1626 Main 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEVANSTON
serves 74,486 people · EPA ID IL0310810
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead7 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 804 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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