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540 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 540 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,606 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.119 acres (5,171 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$12,517 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-324-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-324-019
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-324-019-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,606 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1899
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,171 sqft (0.119 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address540 CUSTER AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-2921
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Description(HUNTOON) & (HALLS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) SUB OF LT8 OF A SSESSORS DIV BY G M HUNTOON OF SH SW SEC 19-41-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionHUNTOON & HALLS ADD TO EVANSTON
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract810100

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of September 9, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address812 DOBSON ST, 2E, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3981
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJul 11, 2025
Transfer Doc0000007028
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 28, 2026
Property Address540 CUSTER AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2921
Document Number0000007028
Instrument DateJul 11, 2025
Instrument20267028
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address812 DOBSON ST, 2E, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3981

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 (+19.3%) Land $16,547 Building $51,453$680,000 (+19.3%) Land $165,470 Building $514,530
2023$12,517.00 (+4.63%)
2022$11,963.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$56,999 Land $14,220 Building $42,779$569,990 Land $142,200 Building $427,790

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 602 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
Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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