Cook County property record for 2126 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,156 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $8,473 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-13-316-001 |
| Primary APN | 10-13-316-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,156 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,900 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2126 LAKE ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-3927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | C E BROWNES ADD/EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 809600 |
2126 Lake St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2126 LAKE ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3927 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Man, Separate Property |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202523100 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026033 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $48,000 Land $10,695 Building $37,305 | $480,000 Land $106,950 Building $373,050 | |
| 2023 | $8,473.00 (+4.22%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,130.00 | $35,000 Land $8,970 Building $26,030 | $350,000 Land $89,700 Building $260,300 |
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 2126 Lake St 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 | 2 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 2126 Lake 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 605 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 | 100 / 20 |
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