Cook County property record for 1603 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (2,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,079 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-25-224-021 |
| Primary APN | 10-25-224-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,750 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1603 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-3734 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| 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 | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 810301 |
1603 Howard St, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 1997.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 108 FLORENCE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3728 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997362 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1603 HOWARD ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3734 |
| Document Number | 1910218024 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10218024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 108 FLORENCE AVE EVANSTON IL 602023728, EVANSTON, IL 60202-3728 |
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 | $5,225 Land $5,225 | $52,250 Land $52,250 | |
| 2023 | $1,079.00 (+4.25%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,035.00 | $4,400 Land $4,400 | $44,000 Land $44,000 |
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 1603 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 | 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.
The area around 1603 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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