Cook County Value

1018 Seward St, Evanston, IL 60202

4 bed / 1 bath, 1,559 sqft, built 1926, in Evanston. Assessor market value for 2026: $447,030.

Cook County account 11193210090000

In line with similar homes

8 similar homes nearby support a value at or above your county value.

Assessor market value$447,030
Similar homes$545,525
No gap: similar homes are at or above the county value · bars start at $0

How sure: High · 8 similar homes (5 shown below) · public records only

Assessor market value
$447,030
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
1,559 sqft
$287 per sqft
Year built
1926
Average quality

What we found

Similar homes' assessments

Weak

1 of 8 similar homes is assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $349.92/sqft, which supports a value of $545,525.

Compare this assessment

Start with the county value and property facts, then review appraisal comps, recent sales, and prior-year changes to decide whether the assessment is worth challenging. The comps on this page are free to review; email sign-in is only used to save a printable report.

For nearby context, browse ZIP 60202, Evanston, and Evanston assessment pages.

Local guide: Evanston Township 2026 Property Tax Appeal Guide.

Appeal deadlines

The 2026 appeal windows for Evanston have closed (Assessor , Board of Review ). 2027 notices usually start in March.

Deadline rule: Set by township: file with the Assessor by your township's last file date, and with the Board of Review while your township is open there. Evidence is reviewed by the Cook County Assessor's Office or, in a separate appeal, by the Cook County Board of Review. Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public CCAO records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe assessor market value decreased 15.7% from $530,000 in 2025 to $447,030 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $287 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Evanston neighborhood and ZIP 60202.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 360 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $276 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -2.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

Showing 5 of the 8 similar homes in this property's equity comparison, from public appraisal records.

  • 1020 Seward St, Evanston, IL 60202
    1,504 sqft | $359/sqft | built 1925 | Similar size (1,504 vs 1,559 sqft); Similar age (1925 vs 1926); Similar lot size (4,340 vs 4,361 sqft)
    $540,000
  • 1020 South Blvd 2, Evanston, IL 60202
    1,547 sqft | $243/sqft | built 1917 | Similar size (1,547 vs 1,559 sqft); Similar lot size (3,996 vs 4,361 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $376,480
  • 544 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
    1,593 sqft | $339/sqft | built 1919 | Similar size (1,593 vs 1,559 sqft); Similar lot size (4,000 vs 4,361 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $540,000
  • 1022 South Blvd, Evanston, IL 60202
    1,467 sqft | $342/sqft | built 1911 | 6% smaller (1,467 vs 1,559 sqft); Similar lot size (4,440 vs 4,361 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $502,170
  • 1208 South Blvd, Evanston, IL 60202
    1,408 sqft | $364/sqft | built 1914 | 10% smaller (1,408 vs 1,559 sqft); Similar lot size (4,466 vs 4,361 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $512,450

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Cook County Assessor's Office. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.

Value history

Down 15.7% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$447,030−$82,970−15.7%
2025$530,000+$107,430+25.4%
2024$422,570−$28,780−6.4%
2023$451,350−$8,650−1.9%
2022$460,000+$218,880+90.8%
2021$241,120+$200.0%
2020$241,100——
6-year total+$205,930+85.4%