Cook County property record for 721 Brown Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,508 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,094 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-309-007 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-309-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,508 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,508 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 721 BROWN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (HARBERT) & (RICKARDS) AD BLK 4 LOT 18 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARBERT & RICKARDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 810301 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 721 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME ST BK |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME ST BK |
| Oct 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20198239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 721 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Document Number | 2009839155 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | TEK TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 721 BROWN AVE EVANSTON IL 602021907, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Document Number | 2009839155 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 9839155 |
| Name | HOME ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 6, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 721 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Document Number | 1911308239 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11308239 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $310.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 721 BROWN AVE EVANSTON IL 602021907, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Document Number | 1911308240 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11308240 |
| Name | HOME ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 22, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.12% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 721 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Document Number | 1830906056 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 721 BROWN AVE EVANSTON IL 602021907, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Document Number | 1830906056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 30906056 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 4, 2048 |
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 | $43,001 (+30.31%) Land $12,108 Building $30,893 | $430,010 (+30.31%) Land $121,080 Building $308,930 | |
| 2023 | $8,094.00 (+4.25%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,764.00 | $33,000 Land $10,020 Building $22,980 | $330,000 Land $100,200 Building $229,800 |
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.
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 Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2015 · other causes |
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 |
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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 888 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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