Cook County property record for 729 Brown Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,003 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $9,860 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-309-005 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-309-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,003 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 729 BROWN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARBERT & RICHARDS ADD/SOUTH |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| 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 Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 729 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMETRUST MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI HOMETRUST MTG |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMETRUST MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201833045 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007518 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 729 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Document Number | 0009807518 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2109807518 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 729 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Document Number | 0009807519 |
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| Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2109807519 |
| Name | HOMETRUST MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 729 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Document Number | 2003710007 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 729 BROWN AVE EVANSTON IL 602021907, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Document Number | 2003710007 |
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| Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3710007 |
| Name | HOMETRUST MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 729 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Document Number | 1824233045 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24233045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $520.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 729 BROWN AVE EVANSTON IL 602021907, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1907 |
| Document Number | 1824233046 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24233046 |
| Name | HOMETRUST MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 29, 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 | $59,001 (+35.59%) Land $12,108 Building $46,893 | $590,010 (+35.59%) Land $121,080 Building $468,930 | |
| 2023 | $9,860.00 (+4.52%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,434.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,514 Land $10,020 Building $33,494 | $435,140 Land $100,200 Building $334,940 |
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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