Cook County property record for 553 Barton Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,843 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,533 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,886 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-321-045 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-321-045 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,843 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,533 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 553 BARTON AVE |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | (ARNDTS) SUB OF PT SW ALSO E20FT LT28 & ALL 29 T R WH EELERS SUB LT1 OF ASSESSORS DIV OF SH SW SEC19 SW SEC 19-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARNDTS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,28 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1324 MADISON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2137 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 30, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED HOME LOANS INC |
| Jun 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202611009 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055127 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 553 BARTON AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2148 |
| Document Number | 0008911009 |
| Map Reference | DOC 4466970 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2608911009 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $425.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1324 MADISON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2137 |
| Document Number | 0008911010 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2608911010 |
| Name | UNITED HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.37% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 553 BARTON AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2148 |
| Document Number | 1918613056 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 553 BARTON AVE EVANSTON IL 602022148, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2148 |
| Document Number | 1918613056 |
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| Date | Jul 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 18613056 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 4, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.63% |
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 | $50,000 (+8.06%) Land $8,126 Building $41,874 | $500,000 (+8.06%) Land $81,260 Building $418,740 | |
| 2023 | $9,886.00 (+4.75%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,438.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $46,270 Land $6,998 Building $39,272 | $462,700 Land $69,980 Building $392,720 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 754 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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