144 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 144 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details12 bd · 4 ba · 3,982 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.166 acres (7,250 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$610,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill$6,843 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-30-121-042

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-30-121-042
Alternative APN
  • 11-30-121-042-0000

Interior

Bedrooms12 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms20 Rooms
Units7 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,982 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area7,250 sqft (0.166 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address144 CUSTER AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-5217
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Section30
Legal SubdivisionHOWARD TRM ADD/BRUMMEL & CASE
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number2,1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract810200

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of August 10, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address144 CUSTER AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-5217
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 26, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20251342172
Prior Transfer DateAug 2, 1993
Prior Transfer Doc0000000668
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$68,000 (+12.47%) Land $13,775 Building $54,225$680,000 (+12.47%) Land $137,750 Building $542,250
2023$6,843.00 (+1.06%)
2022$6,771.00$60,459 Land $11,600 Building $48,859$604,590 Land $116,000 Building $488,590

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 787 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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