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1038 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1038 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,477 sqft · built 1878
Lot Size0.112 acres (4,879 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$9,446 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-117-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-117-007
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-117-007-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,477 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,477 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1878
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1879
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialFrame
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,879 sqft (0.112 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1038 CUSTER AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-1326
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionJ (CONNERS) ADD SUB LT3 LYING W OF CHICAGO AVE & C&NW RR OF MEYERS DIV LT 6 OF ASSESSORS DIV LYING W OF CHICAGO AVE SEC 19-41
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionCONNERS ADD
Legal Lot Number3,6
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2019
Census Tract809800

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of October 22, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1310 HINMAN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4732
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 23, 2025
Transfer Doc0000007030
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 20, 2026
Property Address1038 CUSTER AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1326
Document Number0007907030
Instrument DateSep 23, 2025
Instrument2607907030
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 6, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
AddressHINMAN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201

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$50,000 (+13.64%) Land $15,613 Building $34,387$500,000 (+13.64%) Land $156,130 Building $343,870
2023$9,446.00 (-8.75%)
2022$10,352.00$43,999 Land $13,417 Building $30,582$439,990 Land $134,170 Building $305,820

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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.

Wildfire

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 568 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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