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731 Dobson St, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 731 Dobson St, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,041 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$363,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill$4,323 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-30-121-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-30-121-020
Alternative APN
  • 11-30-121-020-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,041 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,041 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address731 DOBSON ST
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-3905
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Description(BRUMMEL) & (CASE) (HOWARD) (TERMINAL) ADD SUB OF PT OF NW SEC 30-41-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section30
Legal SubdivisionBRUMMEL & CASE HOWARD TERMINAL
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract810200

Owner

731 Dobson St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2017.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address729 DOBSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3905
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 7, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 5, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 5, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 5, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 6, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201746076
Prior Transfer DateJan 29, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000019159
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address731 DOBSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3905
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0009704090
DateApr 7, 2021
Instrument2109704090
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term319 Months
DueNov 1, 2047
Interest
Rate2.37%

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 5, 2017
Property Address731 DOBSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3905
Document Number1724846076
Instrument DateAug 15, 2017
Instrument24846076
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2017
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$363.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address729 DOBSON ST EVANSTON IL 602023905, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3905

Mortgage

Document Number1724846077
DateSep 5, 2017
Instrument24846077
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 4, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.75%

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$25,063 Land $7,125 Building $17,938$250,630 Land $71,250 Building $179,380
2023$4,323.00 (+4.55%)
2022$4,135.00$19,284 Land $6,000 Building $13,284$192,840 Land $60,000 Building $132,840

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 731 Dobson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 731 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 787 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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