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554 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 554 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,846 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.237 acres (10,329 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$525,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$12,755 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-19-321-043

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-19-321-043
Alternative APN
  • 11-19-321-043-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,846 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,329 sqft (0.237 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address554 RIDGE AVE
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202-2863
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(RIDGEMORES) ADD TO (EVANSTON) IN ASSESSORS DIV BY G M HUNTOON SH SW SEC 19-41-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionRIDGEMORES ADD TO EVANSTON
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4015
Census Tract810100

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 11-19-321-043

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address554 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2863
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 16, 2022Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 13, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 13, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202218171
Prior Transfer DateMay 17, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000000229
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 16, 2022
Property Address554 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2863
Document Number0016718171
Instrument DateJun 01, 2022
Instrument2216718171
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 27, 2022
Title CompanyREPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$525.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address554 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2863

Mortgage

Document Number0016718172
DateJun 16, 2022
Instrument2216718172
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.62%

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 13, 2021
Property Address554 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2863
Document Number0010349054
Instrument DateFeb 23, 2021
Instrument2110349054
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$450.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address554 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2863

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$68,000 (+30.77%) Land $23,757 Building $44,243$680,000 (+30.77%) Land $237,570 Building $442,430
2023$12,755.00 (+4.25%)
2022$12,235.00$51,999 Land $19,625 Building $32,374$519,990 Land $196,250 Building $323,740

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Oakton Historic District
listed 2005 · 282 contributing resources · NRIS 05000106

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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