Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$383,447$295 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $160,000 on Nov 1, 1996

1729 SEWARD ST

EVANSTON, IL 60202
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,300 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$383K
$359K low$408K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Nov 1, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,876 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$34,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,722
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,278
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$340,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
68
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Dawes Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Chute Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Evanston Township High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65

Neighborhood · ZIP 60202These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,134
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,248 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,510
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,555
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1729 Seward St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Cook County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Evanston 60202
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Evanston 60202

What homes are worth in Evanston 60202

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$164K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Evanston 60202.

How it measures up in Evanston 60202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Evanston 60202.

Estimated value$383,447
CheaperTypical $402,114Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$295
CheaperTypical $309Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,407 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 1729 Seward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEvanston 60202Cook County
Estimated valuepricier than$383,44746% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29545% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,300 ft²43% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac22% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than195972% of homes50% of homes

About 1729 Seward St

How much is 1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL is $383,447 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $358,596 to $408,298. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL last sell?

1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL last sold on Nov 1, 1996 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL?

1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,300 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL built?

1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL?

1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL is assigned to Dawes Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Chute Middle School (middle), rated B; Evanston Township High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL compare to other homes in Evanston 60202?

Among the 9,768 homes in Evanston 60202, it is worth more than 46% of them ($383,447 against a typical $402,114), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($295 against a typical $309), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,300 ft² against a typical 1,407 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1959 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Cook County, it is worth more than 60% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 1729 Seward St, Evanston, IL was $6,876. The county assessed it at $34,000.

More homes on Seward St

Closest homes

More homes in Evanston 60202

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 1729 Seward St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map