Cook County property record for 917 Seward St, Evanston, IL 60202 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
| Square Footage | 2,592 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $675,000 (2008) |
| Tax Bill | $16,210.00 (2023) |
Source: Cook County records · APN 11-19-318-007
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 SEWARD ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
| May 17, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MTG |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 200833144 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013757006 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 917 SEWARD ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2808 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | CARRINGTON TITLE PARTNERS LLC, CARRINGTON TTL PARTNERS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0028125003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2128125003 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WARRENVILLE, IL 60555 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 917 SEWARD ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2808 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | CARRINGTON TITLE PARTNERS LLC, CARRINGTON TTL PARTNERS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005039105 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2105039105 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WARRENVILLE, IL 60555 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 917 SEWARD ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2808 |
| Document Number | 1813757006 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13757006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | CARRINGTON TITLE PARTNERS LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 917 SEWARD ST EVANSTON IL 602022808, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2808 |
| Document Number | 1813757007 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13757007 |
| Name | COMPASS MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WARRENVILLE, IL 60555 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 16, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.62% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,000 (+29.68%) Land $16,000 Building $74,000 | $900,000 (+29.68%) Land $160,000 Building $740,000 | |
| 2023 | $16,210.00 (+4.42%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,524.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,400 Land $13,750 Building $55,650 | $694,000 Land $137,500 Building $556,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 11-19-318-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,592 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 917 SEWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2808 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | OSBORN & SKILLMANS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
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