Cook County property record for 826 Monroe St, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,679 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-314-003 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-314-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,190 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 826 MONROE ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (ADAMS) & (WHEELERS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) PT SH SH NH SW E OF RIDGE RD SH NH SW SEC 19-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADAMS & WHEELERS ADD TO EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
826 Monroe St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2003.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 826 MONROE ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050260 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 826 MONROE ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0012224037 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2412224037 |
| Name | FIRST AMERICAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMPSHIRE, IL 60140 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $79,000 Land $19,200 Building $59,800 | $790,000 Land $192,000 Building $598,000 | |
| 2023 | $16,679.00 (+4.24%) | ||
| 2022 | $16,000.00 | $68,000 Land $16,500 Building $51,500 | $680,000 Land $165,000 Building $515,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 826 Monroe St 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 | 1 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 826 Monroe 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 |
|---|
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 754 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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