Cook County property record for 603 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,442 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $369,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $11,283 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-412-007 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-412-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,442 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,700 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 603 CUSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2604 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
603 Custer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 603 CUSTER AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201226032 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $56,000 Land $8,640 Building $47,360 | $560,000 Land $86,400 Building $473,600 | |
| 2023 | $11,283.00 (+4.25%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,823.00 | $46,000 Land $7,425 Building $38,575 | $460,000 Land $74,250 Building $385,750 |
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.
FEMA maps place 603 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 603 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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