Cook County property record for 705 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,256 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Nov 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $13,285 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-406-008 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-406-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,256 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 705 CUSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-2624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J B (ADAMS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) SUB PT SH NH SE SEC19 L YING W OF CHICAGO AVE ALSO E33FT SH SH NH SW SEC19 SH NH SH SEC 19-41-1 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADAMS ADD TO EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 11-19-406-008
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 CUSTER AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-2624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2000305 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $79,000 (+28.85%) Land $14,720 Building $64,280 | $790,000 (+28.85%) Land $147,200 Building $642,800 | |
| 2023 | $13,285.00 (-2.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $13,621.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,312 Land $12,650 Building $48,662 | $613,120 Land $126,500 Building $486,620 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318101001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 602 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Everywhere Wireless, Verizon.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EVANSTON serves 74,486 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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