Cook County property record for 1721 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,724 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,096 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,441 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-201-022 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-201-022 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,724 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,724 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,096 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1721 CRAIN ST |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (GOLEES) RESUB OF BLKS 4 5 8 IN CHASE & PITNERS ADD T O EVANSTON SUB NW NE SEC 24 & SH SW SE SEC 13 EXCEPT N 71.5FT NW NE SEC |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | PITNERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 4,5,8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 809700 |
1721 Crain St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1721 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREAT LAKES CU |
| May 12, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BLUELEAF LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202221127 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 4, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000203 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1721 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1107 |
| Document Number | 0004224018 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2604224018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1721 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1603 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1721 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1107 |
| Document Number | 0004224019 |
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| Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2604224019 |
| Name | PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.49% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1721 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1107 |
| Document Number | 0016421127 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2216421127 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $440.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1721 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1107 |
| Document Number | 0016421128 |
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| Date | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2216421128 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.45% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1721 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0009047038 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2209047038 |
| Name | GREAT LAKES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 30, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1721 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1107 |
| Document Number | 0013206019 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2113206019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | BARRISTER TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1721 CRAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1107 |
| Document Number | 0013206020 |
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| Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2113206020 |
| Name | BLUELEAF LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.37% |
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 | $49,000 Land $8,806 Building $40,194 | $490,000 Land $88,060 Building $401,940 | |
| 2023 | $9,441.00 (+23.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $38,999 (-) Land $7,372 Building $31,627 | $389,990 (-) Land $73,720 Building $316,270 |
| 2022 | $7,628.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,999 Land $7,372 Building $31,627 | $389,990 Land $73,720 Building $316,270 |
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 1721 Crain St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 1721 Crain 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 |
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| 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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