Cook County property record for 1946 N Howe St, Chicago, IL 60614
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,986 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,604 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,685,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $21,033 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-33-302-111 |
| Primary APN | 14-33-302-111 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,986 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,604 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1946 N HOWE ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60614-5128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-4.5 |
| Legal Description | (ASSESSORS) DIVN OF LT3 IN BLK2 OF SHEFFIELDS ADD TO CHICAGO 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 | 3 |
| 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.
1946 N Howe St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1946 N HOWE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614-5128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202112059 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1946 N HOWE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614-5128 |
| Document Number | 0024412059 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2124412059 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,685.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1946 N HOWE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614-5128 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0024412060 |
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| Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2124412060 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3% |
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 | $163,000 Land $40,362 Building $122,638 | $1,630,000 Land $403,620 Building $1,226,380 | |
| 2023 | $21,033.00 (+2.7%) | ||
| 2022 | $20,481.00 | $103,000 Land $32,550 Building $70,450 | $1,030,000 Land $325,500 Building $704,500 |
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 1946 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 1946 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 |
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| 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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