Cook County property record for 131 Dewey Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,443 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,033 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $9,734 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-25-221-015 |
| Primary APN | 10-25-221-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,443 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,033 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 131 DEWEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-3761 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (ENGELS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) SUB E 7.38 CHS OF S 8.35 C HS OF SW OF NE & W 6.358 CHS OF S 16.358 CHS OF SE NE SH NE SEC 25-41-1 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENGELS ADD TO EVANSTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 810301 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 DEWEY AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3761 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997732 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 131 DEWEY AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3761 |
| Document Number | 1803206055 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 DEWEY AVE EVANSTON IL 602023761, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3761 |
| Document Number | 1803206055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3206055 |
| Name | NEW PENN FIN'L LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2048 |
| Rate | 3.87% |
|---|
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Evanston City |
| Elementary School District | Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Evanston Township High School District 202 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,000 (+9.3%) Land $9,563 Building $37,437 | $470,000 (+9.3%) Land $95,630 Building $374,370 | |
| 2023 | $9,734.00 (+4.53%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,312.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,999 Land $8,052 Building $34,947 | $429,990 Land $80,520 Building $349,470 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EVANSTON serves 74,486 people · EPA ID IL0310810 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 853 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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