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Last sold for $2,549,000 on Dec 28, 2016

638 DAVIS ST

EVANSTON, IL 60201
0
Baths
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1881
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,549,000 · Dec 28, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$202,332 (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.$1,245,397 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,204,797
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$823,265
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,981,588

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.33
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.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
67
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
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.Office Building (Multi-Story)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.High Rise
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Dewey Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Nichols Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Evanston Township High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65

Neighborhood · ZIP 60201These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,064
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,348 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,018
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$160,971
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

638 Davis 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.

  • Among the oldest homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Evanston 60201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Evanston 60201.

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1881
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 638 Davis St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEvanston 60201Cook County
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac52% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than1881almost no homesalmost no homes

About 638 Davis St

When did 638 Davis St, Evanston, IL last sell?

638 Davis St, Evanston, IL last sold on Dec 28, 2016 for $2,549,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 638 Davis St, Evanston, IL built?

638 Davis St, Evanston, IL was built in 1881, making it 145 years old. It is a high rise home.

What schools serve 638 Davis St, Evanston, IL?

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

How does 638 Davis St, Evanston, IL compare to other homes in Evanston 60201?

Among the 11,346 homes in Evanston 60201, its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1881 against a typical 1938). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 638 Davis St, Evanston, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 638 Davis St, Evanston, IL was $202,332. The county assessed it at $1,245,397.

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