Cook County property record for 217 Brown Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 3,067 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,165 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,308 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-25-109-003 |
| Primary APN | 10-25-109-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,067 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,165 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 217 BROWN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-3601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEO F (NIXON) & COS (DODGE) AVE RAPID (TRANSIT) SUB I N SE NW SEC 25-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | NIXON & COS DODGE AVE RAPID TRANSIT |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 810301 |
217 Brown Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 1998.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 1998 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998454 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $68,001 Land $7,914 Building $60,087 | $680,010 Land $79,140 Building $600,870 | |
| 2023 | $6,308.00 (-42.77%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,022.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $53,000 Land $6,664 Building $46,336 | $530,000 Land $66,640 Building $463,360 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Brown 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 | 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 217 Brown 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 |
|---|
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 853 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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