Cook County property record for 536 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,869 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,667 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $11,266 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-321-031 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-321-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,869 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,667 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 536 RIDGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2863 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SW4SW4 S19 T41N R14E 3P |
| Legal Subdivision | KEENEY & BARTONS RIDGE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 11-19-321-031
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 536 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2863 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1996461 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 536 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2863 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0013706315 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2113706315 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2036 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,000 (+29.96%) Land $19,934 Building $44,066 | $640,000 (+29.96%) Land $199,340 Building $440,660 | |
| 2023 | $11,266.00 (+4.49%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,782.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,245 Land $16,467 Building $32,778 | $492,450 Land $164,670 Building $327,780 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 754 locations within about half a mile of this property
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|---|---|---|
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| Radiate Holdings | Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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