Cook County property record for 1853 N Howe St, Chicago, IL 60614
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,237 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.024 acres (1,023 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $11,998 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-33-303-148 |
| Primary APN | 14-33-303-148 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,237 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,023 sqft (0.024 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1855 N HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60614-5125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-4.5 |
| Legal Description | (COUNTY)(CLERKS) DIVN OF WH OF LTS9-11 & N1/4 & S1/4 OF OF LT12 IN BLK2 OF SHEFFIELDS ADD TO CHICAGO IN SECS29,31,32 & 33 SEC |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLERKS DIVN OF WH OF LTS9-11 & |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 71800 |
1853 N Howe St is owned by a company that bought it in April 2011.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 333 W WACKER DR, 1700, CHICAGO, IL 60606-1247 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201156013 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1853 N HOWE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614-5125 |
| Document Number | 1733239033 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 33239033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 333 W WACKER DR #1700 CHICAGO IL 606061247, 1700, CHICAGO, IL 60606-1247 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,697 Land $15,857 Building $18,840 | $346,970 Land $158,570 Building $188,400 | |
| 2023 | $11,998.00 (+2.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,693.00 | $57,397 Land $12,787 Building $44,610 | $573,970 Land $127,870 Building $446,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1853 N Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1853 N Howe 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 |
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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 | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 859 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Zentro.
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