Cook County property record for 556 Barton Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,402 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,775 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $970,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $15,866 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-316-020 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-316-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,402 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,775 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 556 BARTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| 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 | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 556 BARTON AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202520304 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 556 BARTON AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2109 |
| Document Number | 0018057027 |
| Map Reference | DOC 4456970 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2218057027 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | TRULY TITLE INC, TRULY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 556 BARTON AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2109 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0018057028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2218057028 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 556 BARTON AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 556 BARTON AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2109 |
| Document Number | 0004646282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2204646282 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 479 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2062 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $84,000 (+23.53%) Land $28,080 Building $55,920 | $840,000 (+23.53%) Land $280,800 Building $559,200 | |
| 2023 | $15,866.00 (+4.42%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,195.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,999 Land $24,131 Building $43,868 | $679,990 Land $241,310 Building $438,680 |
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 |
|---|
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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