Cook County property record for 331 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 20 bd · 18,272 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,700,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $71,612 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-30-213-019 |
| Primary APN | 11-30-213-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 20 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 18,272 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Lot Area | 8,500 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Street Address | 331 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202-4003 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 810200 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5773 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659-4722 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201433020 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029013 |
| 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 | $265,600 (-10.21%) Land $25,500 Building $240,100 | $2,656,000 (-10.21%) Land $255,000 Building $2,401,000 | |
| 2023 | $71,612.00 (+4.22%) | ||
| 2022 | $68,712.00 | $295,808 Land $17,000 Building $278,808 | $2,958,080 Land $170,000 Building $2,788,080 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 431 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.
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