Cook County property record for 501 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 42 bd · 34,506 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,177 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,425,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $98,819 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-220-020 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-220-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 42 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 34,506 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Lot Area | 12,177 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Street Address | 501 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1814 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | (GIBBS) (LADD) & (GEORGES) ADD TO (EVANSTON) IN SEC 19-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | GIBBS LADD & GEORGES ADD TO EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 809900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Evanston Lakeshore Historic District listed 1980 · 256 contributing resources · NRIS 80001353 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
501 Main St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2003.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 607 S EVERGREEN AVE, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005-2604 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200333035 |
| 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 | $527,100 Land $48,708 Building $478,392 | $5,271,000 Land $487,080 Building $4,783,920 | |
| 2023 | $98,819.00 (+4.24%) | ||
| 2022 | $94,804.00 | $399,093 Land $24,354 Building $374,739 | $3,990,930 Land $243,540 Building $3,747,390 |
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 501 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 501 Main 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 |
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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 568 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.
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