Cook County property record for 553 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,579 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,108 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-412-008 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-412-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,579 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1889 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,750 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 553 CUSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| 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 | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
553 Custer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 CUSTER AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $58,000 Land $8,800 Building $49,200 | $580,000 Land $88,000 Building $492,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,108.00 (+1.06%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,065.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $45,999 Land $7,562 Building $38,437 | $459,990 Land $75,620 Building $384,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Custer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 553 Custer 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 |
|---|
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 602 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 |
| 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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