Cook County property record for 1908 N Howe St, Chicago, IL 60614
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.034 acres (1,478 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,246 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-33-302-148 |
| Primary APN | 14-33-302-148 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,478 sqft (0.034 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1908 N HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60614-5128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-4.5 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF LTS7-8 IN BLK2 OF SHEFFIELDS ADD TO CHICAGO SUB IN SECS29,31,32 & SEC 33-40-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEFFIELDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 71800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sheffield Historic District listed 1976 · 1,672 contributing resources · NRIS 76000704 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1908 N Howe St, a townhouse, is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 1999.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 130 VALLEY CT, BASALT, CO 81621-8398 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 1997 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997589 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000094 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $79,506 Land $22,909 Building $56,597 | $795,060 Land $229,090 Building $565,970 | |
| 2023 | $16,246.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,837.00 | $76,999 Land $18,475 Building $58,524 | $769,990 Land $184,750 Building $585,240 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1908 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 1908 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 1,267 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon, Zentro.
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