Cook County property record for 945 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,245 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,495 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,489 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-223-002 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-223-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,245 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,245 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1889 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,495 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 945 WESLEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1654 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (RIDGE) SUB OF (SOUTH) (EVANSTON) SUB OF SH SE NE SEC & S317.9FT NH SE NE SEC 24-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGE SUB OF SOUTH EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 809700 |
Source: Cook County records, as of September 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 945 WESLEY AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1654 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit OLD NATIONAL BANK |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI DRAPER & KRAMER MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201549227 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050198 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 945 WESLEY AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1654 |
| Document Number | 0000016006 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Address | 945 WESLEY AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1654 |
| Document Number | 0000016006, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616006 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 945 WESLEY AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1654 |
| Document Number | 1725441010 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 945 WESLEY AVE EVANSTON IL 602021654, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1654 |
| Document Number | 1725441010 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 25441010 |
| Name | DRAPER & KRAMER MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 10, 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 |
| 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 | $52,000 (+23.81%) Land $11,814 Building $40,186 | $520,000 (+23.81%) Land $118,140 Building $401,860 | |
| 2023 | $9,489.00 (+4.54%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,077.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,000 Land $9,891 Building $32,109 | $420,000 Land $98,910 Building $321,090 |
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
| 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.
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 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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