Cook County property record for 944 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
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| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,722 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-119-017 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-119-017 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 8,750 sqft (0.201 acres) |
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| Street Address | 944 RIDGE AVE |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-1720 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | (GOEDENS) ADD TO (SOUTH)(EVANSTON) PT OF NW SEC19 COM M W LINE OF NW AT 4.73CHS N OF SW CORNER E12.29CHS CENTER RIDGE RD NLY4 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOEDENS ADD TO SOUTH EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 809800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Evanston Ridge Historic District listed 1983 · 252 contributing resources · NRIS 83000309 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
944 Ridge Ave, vacant land, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 948 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1720 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 944 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1720 |
| Document Number | 1800547196 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 1800547196 |
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| Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 547196 |
| Name | FIRST AMERICAN BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMPSHIRE, IL 60140 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 4, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.25% |
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 | $22,750 Land $22,750 | $227,500 Land $227,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,722.00 (+4.26%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,529.00 | $19,250 Land $19,250 | $192,500 Land $192,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 944 Ridge Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 944 Ridge Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 568 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
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| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.
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