Cook County property record for 8848 Bennett Ave, Evanston, IL 60203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $292,500 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,602 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-14-424-016 |
| Primary APN | 10-14-424-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8848 BENNETT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60203-1901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SWENSON) (BROTHERS) (SECOND) ADD TO (COLLEGE) HILL A DD TO EVANSTON SUB OF SH OF SE EX E660FT IN ASSESSORS DIVISION OF SE SE |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWENSON BROTHERS SECOND ADD TO COLLEGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 172,1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 807100 |
8848 Bennett Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8848 BENNETT AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60203-1901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 8, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FLAGSTAR BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 5, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201749011 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8848 BENNETT AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60203-1901 |
| Document Number | 0027433002 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2127433002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8848 BENNETT AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60203-1901 |
| Document Number | 0027433003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2127433003 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 294 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.66% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8848 BENNETT AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60203-1901 |
| Document Number | 1731249011 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 31249011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $292.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 6036 N CALIFORNIA AVE CHICAGO IL 606593916, CHICAGO, IL 60659-3916 |
| Document Number | 1731249012 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 31249012 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098-2639 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 7, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Niles Township |
| Municipality | Skokie Village |
| 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 | $36,796 Land $7,613 Building $29,183 | $367,960 Land $76,130 Building $291,830 | |
| 2023 | $5,602.00 (+5.02%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,334.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $29,518 Land $6,300 Building $23,218 | $295,180 Land $63,000 Building $232,180 |
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 8848 Bennett Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1980–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 8848 Bennett 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 |
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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 | SKOKIE serves 66,422 people · EPA ID IL0312880 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 555 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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