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1720 Dobson St, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1720 Dobson St, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,083 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$374,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$7,772 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-25-220-130

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-25-220-130
Alternative APN
  • 10-25-220-130-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,083 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1720 DOBSON ST
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-3724
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(TENNES) SUB OF SW NE DESCRIBED AS EH OF W 11.976 CHS OF S8.35 CHS OF NE SW NE SEC 25-41-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionTENNES SUB
Legal Lot Number14-16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3021
Census Tract810301

Owner

1720 Dobson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2019.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1720 DOBSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3724
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 16, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 16, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 10, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20198246
Prior Transfer DateSep 16, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000000200
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 16, 2019
Property Address1720 DOBSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3724
Document Number1935008246
Instrument DateNov 12, 2019
Instrument35008246
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 2, 2020
Title CompanyPROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$374.00
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address545 W BROMPTON AVE #2 CHICAGO IL 606576405, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60657-6405

Mortgage

Document Number1935008247
DateDec 16, 2019
Instrument35008247
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueDec 15, 2049

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$36,000 Land $14,250 Building $21,750$360,000 Land $142,500 Building $217,500
2023$7,772.00 (-5.62%)
2022$8,235.00$35,000 Land $12,000 Building $23,000$350,000 Land $120,000 Building $230,000

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

FEMA maps place 1720 Dobson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1720 Dobson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 853 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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