Cook County property record for 2231 Bennett Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,531 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,544 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Construction Loan Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-11-414-034 |
| Primary APN | 10-11-414-034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,531 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2231 BENNETT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-2160 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ALLEN (ABRAHAMSONS) RESUB OF LTS 11-12 IN BLK 1 OF A MCDANIELS ADD TO EVANSTON SUB OF PT OF SE SE SEC 11-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCDANIELS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1,A |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 809100 |
2231 Bennett Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2231 BENNETT AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2160 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage OLD NATIONAL BANK |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202157013 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016091 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2231 BENNETT AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2160 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2231 BENNETT AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2160 |
| Document Number | 0020220018 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2220220018 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GURNEE, IL 60031 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2038 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.75% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 8.75% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2231 BENNETT AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2160 |
| Document Number | 0036257013 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2136257013 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | TRULY TITLE INC, TRULY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $515.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2231 BENNETT AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2160 |
| Document Number | 0036257014 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2136257014 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Rate | 2.99% |
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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 | $79,592 Land $17,280 Building $62,312 | $795,920 Land $172,800 Building $623,120 | |
| 2023 | $11,544.00 (+4.45%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,052.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $51,000 Land $16,200 Building $34,800 | $510,000 Land $162,000 Building $348,000 |
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 2231 Bennett Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1978 · 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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 2231 Bennett Ave, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 589 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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