Cook County property record for 740 Dobson St, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 12 bd · 6 ba · 5,688 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $16,112 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-30-124-035 |
| Primary APN | 11-30-124-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 9 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,688 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 740 DOBSON ST, 1B |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-5263 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (BRUMMEL) & (CASE) (HOWARD) (TERMINAL) ADD SUB OF PT OF NW SEC 30-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRUMMEL & CASE HOWARD TERMINAL |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 810200 |
740 Dobson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2002.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 740 DOBSON ST, 1B, EVANSTON, IL 60202-5263 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002909 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000388 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $82,000 Land $7,600 Building $74,400 | $820,000 Land $76,000 Building $744,000 | |
| 2023 | $16,112.00 (+4.42%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,430.00 (+21.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,000 (+36.83%) Land $6,400 Building $62,600 | $690,000 (+36.83%) Land $64,000 Building $626,000 |
| 2021 | $12,666.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,427 Land $3,400 Building $47,027 | $504,270 Land $34,000 Building $470,270 |
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 740 Dobson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 740 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 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 787 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 |
| 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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