Cook County property record for 537 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 10 bd · 6.5 ba · 6,831 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,613 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $24,046 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-412-021 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-412-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 10 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 25 Rooms |
| Units | 12 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,831 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 7,613 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 537 CUSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (KEENEY) & (RINNS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) SH SH&SH OF NH S H NE SEC19 ALSO ALL NH NH SH SE SEC19 W OF RR SEC 19-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEENEY & RINNS ADD TO EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-13 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 11-19-412-021
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1010 HILLSIDE RD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-4654 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MIDLAND STATES BANK |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MB FIN'L BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 01, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201810057 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010057 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 537 CUSTER AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2939 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0035624309 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2535624309 |
| Name | MIDLAND STATES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 61123 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 537 CUSTER AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2939 |
| Document Number | 1835510057 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 35510057 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 04, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,300.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1010 HILLSIDE DR NORTHBROOK IL 600624654, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-4654 |
| Document Number | 1835510062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 35510062 |
| Name | MB FIN'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 6111 N RIVER RD, ROSEMONT, IL 60018-5158 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $128,000 (+21.91%) Land $24,362 Building $103,638 | $1,280,000 (+21.91%) Land $243,620 Building $1,036,380 | |
| 2023 | $24,046.00 (-2.67%) | ||
| 2022 | $24,706.00 (+16.11%) | $104,999 (+32.72%) Land $20,935 Building $84,064 | $1,049,990 (+32.72%) Land $209,350 Building $840,640 |
| 2021 | $21,278.00 | $79,116 Land $12,180 Building $66,936 | $791,160 Land $121,800 Building $669,360 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | 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.
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