701 Brown Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 701 Brown Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,289 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.115 acres (4,995 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$327,500 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$7,772 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Line of Credit
Sep 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-24-309-067

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-24-309-067
Alternative APN
  • 10-24-309-067-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,289 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area4,995 sqft (0.115 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address701 BROWN AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(RESUBDIVISION) OF LTS 13-14 IN BLK4 IN HARBERTS & RI CKARD ADD TO EVANSTON OF E 1/3 OF NH SW SEC 24-41-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section24
Legal SubdivisionCKARD ADD
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number13,14
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract810301

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1927 CLEVELAND ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1909
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 18, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
US BANK NA
Sep 24, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Aug 5, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 5, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 5, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20196137
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address701 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyPROVIDENT TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1927 CLEVELAND ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1909

Mortgage

Document Number0001855287
DateJan 18, 2022
Instrument2201855287
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDEERFIELD, IL 60015
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueDec 15, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address701 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0026746453
DateSep 24, 2021
Instrument2126746453
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.75%

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 5, 2019
Property Address701 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202
Document Number1921706137
Instrument DateJul 27, 2019
Instrument21706137
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 14, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$327.50
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1927 CLEVELAND ST EVANSTON IL 602021909, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1909

Mortgage

Document Number1921706138
DateAug 5, 2019
Instrument21706138
Lender
NamePRIVATE INDIVIDUAL
TypePrivate Party
AddressWORTH, IL 60482
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 4, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityEvanston City
Elementary School DistrictEvanston Community Consolidated School District 65 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictEvanston Township High School District 202 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$42,000 (+2%) Land $7,243 Building $34,757$420,000 (+2%) Land $72,430 Building $347,570
2023$7,772.00 (+4.6%)
2022$7,430.00$35,000 Land $5,994 Building $29,006$350,000 Land $59,940 Building $290,060

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimApr 2015 · other causes

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEVANSTON
serves 74,486 people · EPA ID IL0310810
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead7 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 888 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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