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2544 RIDGEWAY AVE

EVANSTON, IL 60201
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,631 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,780 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,797 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$28,078 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,450
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,628
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,077
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$280,780

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
66
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Willard Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Haven Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Evanston Township High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65

Neighborhood · ZIP 60201These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,064
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,348 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,018
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$160,971
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

2544 Ridgeway Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Cook County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Evanston 60201
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Evanston 60201

How it measures up in Evanston 60201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Evanston 60201.

Living area2,631 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,701 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size3,780 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 2544 Ridgeway Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEvanston 60201Cook County
Living areabigger than2,631 ft²81% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,780 ft²10% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than196269% of homes56% of homes

About 2544 Ridgeway Ave

When did 2544 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL last sell?

2544 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL last sold on May 8, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2544 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL?

2544 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,631 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 2544 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL built?

2544 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 2544 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL?

2544 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL is assigned to Willard Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Haven Middle School (middle), rated B+; Evanston Township High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2544 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL compare to other homes in Evanston 60201?

Among the 11,323 homes in Evanston 60201, it is bigger than 81% of them (2,631 ft² against a typical 1,701 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,780 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1962 against a typical 1938). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2544 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 2544 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL was $6,797. The county assessed it at $28,078.

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