Cook County property record for 721 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,276 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,912 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $780,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $16,518 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-35-409-029 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-409-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,276 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 7,912 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 721 CENTRAL ST |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-1734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY L DEGENERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 808800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Northeast Evanston Historic District listed 1999 · 739 contributing resources · NRIS 99000979 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 721 CENTRAL ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-1734 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202524225 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000287 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 721 CENTRAL ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-1734 |
| Document Number | 0000023131 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Document Number | 0000023131, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623131 |
| Name | FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Balloon |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.5% |
| Initial Type | Balloon |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $93,000 (+26.37%) Land $25,318 Building $67,682 | $930,000 (+26.37%) Land $253,180 Building $676,820 | |
| 2023 | $16,518.00 (+4.56%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,798.00 | $73,593 Land $21,758 Building $51,835 | $735,930 Land $217,580 Building $518,350 |
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 | 4 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 |
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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 339 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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