Cook County property record for 937 Brown Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,323 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $646,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,526 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-123-003 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-123-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,323 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 937 BROWN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (GRANTS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) BEING E2/3 OF SH NW SEC 24-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANTS ADD TO EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 809700 |
937 Brown Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 937 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSS CNTRY MTG |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PERL MTG |
| May 3, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202420240 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022024 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 937 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1503 |
| Document Number | 2032539421 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 937 BROWN AVE EVANSTON IL 602021503, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1503 |
| Document Number | 2032539421 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 32539421 |
| Name | CROSS CNTRY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 19, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 937 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1503 |
| Document Number | 1826719016 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26719016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $391.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 937 BROWN AVE EVANSTON IL 602021503, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1503 |
| Document Number | 1826719017 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26719017 |
| Name | PERL MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 23, 2033 |
| Rate | 3.87% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 937 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1503 |
| Document Number | 1812349091 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12349091 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 937 BROWN AVE EVANSTON IL 602021503, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1503 |
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 | $63,001 Land $12,108 Building $50,893 | $630,010 Land $121,080 Building $508,930 | |
| 2023 | $7,526.00 (+4.6%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,195.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,000 Land $10,020 Building $23,980 | $340,000 Land $100,200 Building $239,800 |
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 937 Brown 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 937 Brown 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 | 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 804 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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