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$371,938$345 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1626 MONROE ST

EVANSTON, IL 60202
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,078 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,305 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$372K
$344K low$400K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,094 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$33,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,103
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,897
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$32,999
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$330,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
68
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Chute Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Dawes Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Evanston Township High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65

Neighborhood · ZIP 60202These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,134
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,248 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,510
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,555
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

1626 Monroe St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Cook County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Cook County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Evanston 60202

What homes are worth in Evanston 60202

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$164K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Evanston 60202.

How it measures up in Evanston 60202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Evanston 60202.

Estimated value$371,938
CheaperTypical $406,697Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$345
CheaperTypical $313Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,078 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,402 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size4,305 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 1626 Monroe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEvanston 60202Cook County
Estimated valuepricier than$371,93842% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34564% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,078 ft²26% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,305 ft²18% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than195564% of homes44% of homes

About 1626 Monroe St

How much is 1626 Monroe St, Evanston, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1626 Monroe St, Evanston, IL is $371,938 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $343,809 to $400,067. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1626 Monroe St, Evanston, IL?

1626 Monroe St, Evanston, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,078 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1626 Monroe St, Evanston, IL built?

1626 Monroe St, Evanston, IL was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1626 Monroe St, Evanston, IL?

1626 Monroe St, Evanston, IL is assigned to Chute Middle School (middle), rated B; Dawes Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Evanston Township High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1626 Monroe St, Evanston, IL compare to other homes in Evanston 60202?

Among the 9,513 homes in Evanston 60202, it is worth more than 42% of them ($371,938 against a typical $406,697), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($345 against a typical $313), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,078 ft² against a typical 1,402 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (4,305 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1955 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Cook County, it is worth more than 57% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1626 Monroe St, Evanston, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 1626 Monroe St, Evanston, IL was $8,094. The county assessed it at $33,000.

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