Cook County property record for 2125 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,372 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,035 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,430,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $22,942 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-07-122-018 |
| Primary APN | 11-07-122-018 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,372 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,035 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 2125 SHERMAN AVE |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-3203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (GAFFIELDS) SUB OF E512FT OF SH SH SW SEC7 IDENTICAL WITH E512FT LT20 OF SEC7 SH SH SW SEC 07-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | GAFFIELDS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 808800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Northeast Evanston Historic District listed 1999 · 739 contributing resources · NRIS 99000979 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2125 Sherman Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2125 SHERMAN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage A & N MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Sep 3, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer SILICON VLY BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252130 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 10, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000593 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2125 SHERMAN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3203 |
| Document Number | 0034302130 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2534302130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,430.00 |
| 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 | 2125 SHERMAN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3203 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0034302131 |
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| Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2534302131 |
| Name | A & N MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.62% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2125 SHERMAN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3203 |
| Document Number | 2024707156 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24707156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $955.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2125 SHERMAN AVE EVANSTON IL 602013203, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3203 |
| Document Number | 2024707157 |
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| Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24707157 |
| Name | SILICON VLY BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA CLARA, CA 95054 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 2, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.37% |
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 | $132,000 Land $22,512 Building $109,488 | $1,320,000 Land $225,120 Building $1,094,880 | |
| 2023 | $22,942.00 (+4.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $98,082 (-) Land $19,346 Building $78,736 | $980,820 (-) Land $193,460 Building $787,360 |
| 2022 | $21,988.00 Homeowner's exemption | $98,082 Land $19,346 Building $78,736 | $980,820 Land $193,460 Building $787,360 |
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 2125 Sherman Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 in force |
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 2125 Sherman Ave 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 |
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| 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 583 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 · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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