Cook County property record for 738 Brown Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,656 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,748 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $153,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $11,537 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-308-025 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-308-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,656 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,748 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 738 BROWN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (RESUBDIVISION) OF LTS 5-6 IN BLK 2 & LTS 3-4 IN BLK 3 IN HARBERTS & RICKARDS ADD TO EVANSTON SUB OF E 1/3 OF NH SW SEC 24-41 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICKARDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2,3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 810301 |
738 Brown Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1998.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 738 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MTG |
| Sep 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MTG |
| Jul 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998275 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 738 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1908 |
| Document Number | 2011221174 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 738 BROWN AVE EVANSTON IL 602021908, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1908 |
| Document Number | 2011221174 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11221174 |
| Name | AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PALATINE, IL 60074 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 738 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1908 |
| Document Number | 1925957186 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 738 BROWN AVE EVANSTON IL 602021908, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1908 |
| Document Number | 1925957186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25957186 |
| Name | AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PALATINE, IL 60074 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 738 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1908 |
| Document Number | 1820106103 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 738 BROWN AVE EVANSTON IL 602021908, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1908 |
| Document Number | 1820106103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20106103 |
| Name | AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PALATINE, IL 60074 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 19, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
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 | $63,000 Land $8,335 Building $54,665 | $630,000 Land $83,350 Building $546,650 | |
| 2023 | $11,537.00 (+4.48%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,042.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,349 Land $6,897 Building $43,452 | $503,490 Land $68,970 Building $434,520 |
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.
FEMA maps place 738 Brown Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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.
The area around 738 Brown Ave 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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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