Cook County property record for 542 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,239 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,499 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-321-029 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-321-029 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,239 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,750 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 542 RIDGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2863 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| 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 | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 11-19-321-029
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2863 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 03, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050043 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 542 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2863 |
| Document Number | 1818349116 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 542 RIDGE AVE EVANSTON IL 602022863, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2863 |
| Document Number | 1818349116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 02, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18349116 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.64% |
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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,000 (+19.67%) Land $20,125 Building $52,875 | $730,000 (+19.67%) Land $201,250 Building $528,750 | |
| 2023 | $13,499.00 (+4.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,904.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $61,000 Land $16,625 Building $44,375 | $610,000 Land $166,250 Building $443,750 |
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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