Cook County property record for 2005 Emerson St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 700 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,855 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,797 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-13-109-044 |
| Primary APN | 10-13-109-044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,855 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2005 EMERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-3305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | CULVERS ADD/EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 809200 |
2005 Emerson St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2025.
Source: Cook County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2519 WATERBURY LN, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-6891 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Jul 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MTG |
| Jun 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202520004 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050042 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2005 EMERSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3305 |
| Document Number | 0000002183 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 2519 WATERBURY LN, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-6891 |
| Document Number | 0000002184, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261872184 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.88% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2005 EMERSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0019304325 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2119304325 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 354 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2005 EMERSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3305 |
| Document Number | 1912157110 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC, INSPIRE CLOSING SVCS LLC |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2005 EMERSON ST EVANSTON IL 602013305, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3305 |
| Document Number | 1912157110 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12157110 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2005 EMERSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3305 |
| Document Number | 1716655147 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC, INSPIRE CLOSING SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2005 EMERSON ST EVANSTON IL 602013305, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3305 |
| Document Number | 1716655147 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 16655147 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 14, 2047 |
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 | $24,000 Land $7,040 Building $16,960 | $240,000 Land $70,400 Building $169,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,797.00 (+4.95%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,618.00 Homeowner's exemption | $19,000 Land $5,826 Building $13,174 | $190,000 Land $58,260 Building $131,740 |
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 2005 Emerson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · other causes |
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 2005 Emerson 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 756 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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