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  • $523,400

    1720 Dobson St, Evanston, IL 60202

    4beds
    1,083sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1950
    7,501 Square Feet Lot
    $523,400 Zestimate®
    $483/sqft
    $3,528 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $523,400

    $492,000 - $555,000

    $3,528/mo

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    What's special

    Don't miss! Charming and quaint 4 BR Cape Cod on a quiet, beautiful, tree-lined street and a large lot! A gardener's dream- this beautifully landscaped lot with the spacious patio is perfect for entertaining and so tranquil and private, you will forget you're in the city! Freshly painted & features newly refinished parquet HW floors & new window treatments; remodeled eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry; bright & neutral remodeled baths with new vanities, toilets, light fixtures and newly-grouted showers. Generous bedroom sizes and walk-ins/closets abound! Upstairs features hardwood floors and both bedrooms have a lovely sitting area and/or office space for added comfort. Large walk-in attic off master bedroom is wonderful potential for en suite bath or convert to an amazing walk-in closet. Wonderful and convenient location to shopping, trendy & fab Howard St restaurants/nightlife, CTA, school, parks,and easy access to downtwn. On a slab with no basement=no stress over water/mold issues!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Attic: Interior Stair
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,083 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 7,501 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1025220130

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Crawl/Raised
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1950

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Evanston

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Family Room Level: Not Applicable
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Sale Terms: FHA, VA, Conventional
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Security System
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Basement: Slab
    • Exposure: W (West), S (South), N (North)
    • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Type: Pantry-Closet
    • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning
    • Other Information: Commuter Bus
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Flooring: Parquet
    • Living Room Flooring: Parquet
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Other
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Sitting
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Walk in Closet
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Style Of House: Cape Cod
    • Status: Contingent
    • Attic: Interior Stair
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Attic
    • Square Feet Source: Not Reported
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • Living Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • Dining Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • Age: 61-70 Years
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Additional Rooms: Sitting Room
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • Lot Dimensions: 59X125
    • Additional Media Type 1: Other Media
    • Laundry Level: Main Level
    • Laundry Flooring: Vinyl
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Additional Rooms: Attic, Walk In Closet
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Parcel Identification Number: 10252201300000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/22/2019Sold$374,000-1.3%$345/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10517687 Report a problem
    10/7/2019Pending sale$378,987$350/sqft
    Source: @properties #10517687 Report a problem
    9/13/2019Listed for sale$378,987+53.4%$350/sqft
    Source: @properties #10517687 Report a problem
    4/10/2000Sold$247,000+45.3%$228/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/29/1994Sold$170,000$157/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $35,000
    2023$7,772 -5.6%$35,000
    2022$8,236 +33.9%$35,000 +53%
    2021$6,152 +1.4%$22,874
    2020$6,068 +15.7%$22,874 -10.4%
    2019$5,246 +9.7%$25,529 +23.6%
    2018$4,782 -26.5%$20,661 -24.8%
    2017$6,510 +1.7%$27,458
    2016$6,398 +5.1%$27,458 +9.8%
    2015$6,086 +0.7%$25,002
    2014$6,042 +2.6%$25,002
    2013$5,887 +13.1%$25,002 +3.2%
    2012$5,204 +2.5%$24,223
    2011$5,076 -0.4%$24,223
    2010$5,096 -18.5%$24,223 -32.3%
    2009$6,249 +11.9%$35,762 -4%
    2008$5,584 +15.5%$37,253
    2007$4,835 -0.6%$37,253 +24.7%
    2006$4,864 +3.1%$29,886
    2005$4,717 +4.6%$29,886
    2004$4,507 -1.8%$29,886 +33.5%
    2003$4,589 -5.5%$22,380
    2002$4,858 +20.6%$22,380
    2001$4,029 +1.9%$22,380 +36%
    2000$3,954 +2.2%$16,458
    1999$3,871 $16,458

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Howard Street

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Dawes Elementary School
    • Middle: Chute Middle School
    • High: Evanston Twp High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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