Cook County property record for 540 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,275 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,333 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,907 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-24-316-046 |
| Primary APN | 10-24-316-046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,130 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 540 DODGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1961 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELLSWORTH T (MARTINS) SUB OF SH SE SW SEC 24-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINS SUB |
| Legal Block | 1,1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 810301 |
540 Dodge Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2025.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 DODGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1961 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997574 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002230 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 540 DODGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1961 |
| Document Number | 0036302230 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2536302230 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 540 DODGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1961 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 540 DODGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1961 |
| Document Number | 0034424141 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2534424141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $37,001 Land $5,989 Building $31,012 | $370,010 Land $59,890 Building $310,120 | |
| 2023 | $5,907.00 (+1.06%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $31,000 (-) Land $4,956 Building $26,044 | $310,000 (-) Land $49,560 Building $260,440 |
| 2022 | $5,845.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $31,000 Land $4,956 Building $26,044 | $310,000 Land $49,560 Building $260,440 |
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 540 Dodge Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 540 Dodge 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 888 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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