Cook County property record for 605 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,002 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,188 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $13,659 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-318-005 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-318-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,002 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,002 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,188 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 605 RIDGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (OSBORN) & (SKILLMANS) SUB OF S12.5ACS LT9 OF ASSESSO RS DIV BY G M HUNTOON OF SH SW SEC 19-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | OSBORN & SKILLMANS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 11-19-318-005
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BUSEY BANK |
| Mar 09, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BURLING BANK |
| May 20, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer UNION HM MTG CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 08, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 08, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200444082 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003133 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 605 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2632 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 05, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0014416020 |
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| Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2314416020 |
| Name | BUSEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 12, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 605 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2632 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 605 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2632 |
| Document Number | 0006846059 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2106846059 |
| Name | BURLING BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60604 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 605 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2632 |
| Document Number | 2014103133 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Instrument | 14103133 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 605 RIDGE AVE EVANSTON IL 602022632, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2632 |
| Document Number | 2014103134 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 14103134 |
| Name | UNION HM MTG CORP |
|---|---|
| Address | STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 19, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,000 (+6.78%) Land $19,802 Building $43,198 | $630,000 (+6.78%) Land $198,020 Building $431,980 | |
| 2023 | $13,659.00 (+4.45%) | ||
| 2022 | $13,077.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,000 Land $17,017 Building $41,983 | $590,000 Land $170,170 Building $419,830 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 754 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings | Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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