Cook County property record for 524 Barton Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,345 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,912 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,121 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Line of Credit Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-325-022 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-325-022 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,345 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,912 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 524 BARTON AVE |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | (KEENEY) & (BARTONS)(RIDGE) SUB PT SW SW SEC19 & COMM SW CORNER N14.985CHS E17.81CHS TO CENTER RIDGE RD SE LY 15.6CHS W19.3CH |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEENEY & BARTONS RIDGE |
| Legal Block | 3,3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Oakton Historic District listed 2005 · 282 contributing resources · NRIS 05000106 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
524 Barton Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 BARTON AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201819098 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000538 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 524 BARTON AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2711 |
| Document Number | 2000255246 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 524 BARTON AVE EVANSTON IL 602022711, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2711 |
| Document Number | 2000255246 |
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| Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 255246 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 524 BARTON AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2711 |
| Document Number | 1825519098 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 25519098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | PROPER TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 524 BARTON AVE EVANSTON IL 602022711, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2711 |
| Document Number | 1825519099 |
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| Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 25519099 |
| Name | WINTRUST MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
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 | $37,000 Land $8,998 Building $28,002 | $370,000 Land $89,980 Building $280,020 | |
| 2023 | $7,121.00 (+55.96%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,566.00 | $34,998 Land $4,498 Building $30,500 | $349,980 Land $44,980 Building $305,000 |
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 524 Barton 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 524 Barton 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 |
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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 754 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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