Evanston Transfer Tax Calculator

Every layer that applies to a Evanston sale, added up.

Verified September 21, 2026 · city ordinance and state source checked
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Who pays in Evanston

Seller.

What catches people out

Evanston charges a $100 fee even when the transfer is exempt. Payments of $50,000 or more must be by cashier’s check or wire.

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Sources

City of Evanston, Real Estate Transfer Tax
“Up to $1,500,000 | $5 ... $1,500,000.01 to $5,000,000 | $7 ... Over $5,000,000 | $9 ... typically paid by the seller”


Last verified: September 21, 2026.

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