Cook County property record for 2126 Seward St, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,092 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,358 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-313-002 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-313-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,092 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2126 SEWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELL-MARSTON COMPANYS DODGE M |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 810301 |
2126 Seward St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1020 SEWARD ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2145 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202121311 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2126 SEWARD ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1948 |
| Document Number | 0019621311 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2119621311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | CAMBRIDGE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $325.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1020 SEWARD ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2145 |
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 | $36,000 Land $5,933 Building $30,067 | $360,000 Land $59,330 Building $300,670 | |
| 2023 | $7,358.00 (+4.25%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,058.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,999 Land $4,910 Building $25,089 | $299,990 Land $49,100 Building $250,890 |
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 Seward 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 | 1 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 Seward 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 888 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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