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720 Colfax St, Evanston, IL 60201 Property Records

Cook County property record for 720 Colfax St, Evanston, IL 60201

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,580 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.167 acres (7,270 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$630,000 (Jan 2002)
Tax Bill$20,839 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-07-116-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-07-116-004
Alternative APN
  • 11-07-116-004-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,580 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,270 sqft (0.167 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address720 COLFAX ST
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60201-2810
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(OWNERS) RESUB OF LTS4-6 IN BLK1 & LTS14-16 IN BLK7 O F ORRINGTONS ADD EVANSTON A SUB OF SH NH SW & NH NH SH SW SW SEC 07-41-
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionORRINGTONS ADD
Legal Block1,7,F
Legal Lot Number4-6
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2042
Census Tract808800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Northeast Evanston Historic District
listed 1999 · 739 contributing resources · NRIS 99000979

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address720 COLFAX ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2810
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 10, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 10, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200237882
Last Transfer DateMay 15, 2021
Transfer Doc0000007501
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 5, 2021
Property Address720 COLFAX ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2810
Document Number0027807501
Instrument DateMay 15, 2021
Instrument2127807501
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address720 COLFAX ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2810

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$112,500 (+26.93%) Land $23,264 Building $89,236$1,125,000 (+26.93%) Land $232,640 Building $892,360
2023$20,839.00 (+4.39%)
2022$19,962.00 Homeowner's exemption$88,630 Land $19,992 Building $68,638$886,300 Land $199,920 Building $686,380

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 · 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 Policies4 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

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 339 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
AT&T
DSL		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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