1017 Dobson St, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1017 Dobson St, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,795 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,200 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$525,000 (Apr 2005)
Tax Bill$13,904 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Nov 2019 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-30-119-034

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-30-119-034
Alternative APN
  • 11-30-119-034-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,795 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,200 sqft (0.142 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1017 DOBSON ST
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-3816
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS ROGER (TOUHYS)(BIRCHWOOD) HIGHLANDS SUB LTS4-38 OF BAULANDS RIDGE BLVD ADD TO SOUTH EVANSTON SUB LT12 IN COUNTY CLERKS DIV
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section30
Legal SubdivisionTOUHYS BIRCHWOOD
Legal Lot Number4-38
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group6
Census Block6007
Census Tract810200

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1017 DOBSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3816
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 23, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 18, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 12, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 6, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 6, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20052057
Last Transfer DateOct 22, 2019
Transfer Doc0000049088
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1017 DOBSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3816
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0023525124
DateAug 23, 2021
Instrument2123525124
Lender
NameDRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term356 Months
DueApr 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

November 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 18, 2019
Property Address1017 DOBSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3816
Document Number1932249088
Instrument DateOct 22, 2019
Instrument32249088
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1017 DOBSON ST EVANSTON IL 602023816, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3816

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1017 DOBSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3816
Document Number1801949174
Instrument DateJan 12, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 30, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1017 DOBSON ST EVANSTON IL 602023816, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3816

Mortgage

Document Number1801949174
DateJan 19, 2018
Instrument1949174
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJan 18, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityEvanston City
Elementary School DistrictEvanston Community Consolidated School District 65 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictEvanston Township High School District 202 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$66,000 (+1%) Land $11,780 Building $54,220$660,000 (+1%) Land $117,800 Building $542,200
2023$13,904.00 (+4.44%)
2022$13,313.00 Homeowner's exemption$60,000 Land $9,920 Building $50,080$600,000 Land $99,200 Building $500,800

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEVANSTON
serves 74,486 people · EPA ID IL0310810
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead7 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 787 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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