Cook County property record for 2152 Brown Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,229 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $626,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $14,767 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-12-318-015 |
| Primary APN | 10-12-318-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,229 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,050 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 2152 BROWN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-2522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (RESUBDIVISION) OF E 210FT OF LT11 IN BLK5 IN ROBERT COMMONS SUB OF N 21ACS OF SE SW SEC 12-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERT COMMONS SUB |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 809100 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2152 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME STATE BANK NA |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME STATE BANK NA |
| Jan 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CFBANK NA |
| Apr 7, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202355201 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000144 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2152 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2522 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 49 WOODLAND DR, LAKE BARRINGTON, IL 60010-1912 |
| Document Number | 0027923143 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2527923143 |
| Name | HOME STATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2152 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2522 |
| Document Number | 0029255201 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2329255201 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $626.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5555 N SHERIDAN RD APT 1614, 1614, CHICAGO, IL 60640-1629 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2152 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2522 |
| Document Number | 0029255202 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2329255202 |
| Name | HOME STATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9% |
| Max Rate | 12% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2152 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2522 |
| Document Number | 2005913036 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2152 BROWN AVE EVANSTON IL 602012522, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2522 |
| Document Number | 2005913036 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5913036 |
| Name | CFBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | WORTHINGTON, OH 43085 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2152 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2522 |
| Document Number | 1709713021 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9713021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $113.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1621 SIMPSON ST #7 EVANSTON IL 602013059, 7, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3059 |
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 | $73,000 (+19.67%) Land $12,120 Building $60,880 | $730,000 (+19.67%) Land $121,200 Building $608,800 | |
| 2023 | $14,767.00 (+4.22%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,169.00 (-2.97%) | $60,999 (+10.86%) Land $11,362 Building $49,637 | $609,990 (+10.86%) Land $113,620 Building $496,370 |
| 2021 | $14,602.00 | $55,025 Land $7,575 Building $47,450 | $550,250 Land $75,750 Building $474,500 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · 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.
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 517 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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