Cook County property record for 917 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 7,737 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $27,182 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-220-004 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-220-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,737 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 9,250 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 917 CHICAGO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| 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 | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 809900 |
917 Chicago Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2007.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6915 W HOBART AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60631-3156 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 200742087 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 2, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 917 CHICAGO AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1818 |
| Document Number | 1817149000 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17149000 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 917-919 CHICAGO AVE EVANSTON IL 602021818, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1818 |
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 | $148,305 Land $27,750 Building $120,555 | $1,483,050 Land $277,500 Building $1,205,550 | |
| 2023 | $27,182.00 (+4.23%) | ||
| 2022 | $26,078.00 (+3.24%) | $109,779 (+17.83%) Land $23,125 Building $86,654 | $1,097,790 (+17.83%) Land $231,250 Building $866,540 |
| 2021 | $25,259.00 | $93,169 Land $16,650 Building $76,519 | $931,690 Land $166,500 Building $765,190 |
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 917 Chicago Ave 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 917 Chicago 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 |
|---|
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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