Cook County property record for 238 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,018 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-30-114-032 |
| Primary APN | 11-30-114-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,242 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,242 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 238 CUSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-3564 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| 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 | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 810200 |
238 Custer Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 CUSTER AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3564 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201212011 |
| 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 | $28,000 Land $7,125 Building $20,875 | $280,000 Land $71,250 Building $208,750 | |
| 2023 | $6,018.00 (+4.7%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,748.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,849 Land $4,001 Building $23,848 | $278,490 Land $40,010 Building $238,480 |
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 238 Custer Ave 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 238 Custer Ave 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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