Cook County property record for 8944 Bennett Ave, Evanston, IL 60203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,126 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $7,144 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-14-419-039 |
| Primary APN | 10-14-419-039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,126 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,126 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 | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8944 BENNETT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60203-1902 |
| 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 | 156,1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 807100 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8944 BENNETT AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60203-1902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999516 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $34,000 (-5.56%) Land $10,150 Building $23,850 | $340,000 (-5.56%) Land $101,500 Building $238,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,144.00 (+4.84%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,814.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $36,000 Land $8,400 Building $27,600 | $360,000 Land $84,000 Building $276,000 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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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