Cook County property record for 1501 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (3,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $19,878 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-25-225-023 |
| Primary APN | 10-25-225-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Lot Area | 3,924 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Street Address | 1501 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-3733 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | (ENGELS) ADD TO (EVANSTON) SUB E 7.38 CHS OF S 8.35 C HS OF SW OF NE & W 6.358 CHS OF S 16.358 CHS OF SE NE SH NE SEC 25-41-1 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENGELS ADD TO EVANSTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 810301 |
1501 Howard St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 1998.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 HOWARD ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3733 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998191 |
| 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 | $109,835 Land $18,639 Building $91,196 | $439,340 Land $74,556 Building $364,784 | |
| 2023 | $19,878.00 (+4.24%) | ||
| 2022 | $19,069.00 | $81,042 Land $19,620 Building $61,422 | $324,168 Land $78,480 Building $245,688 |
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 1501 Howard St 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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 1501 Howard St 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 853 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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