Cook County property record for 4257 Howard St, Skokie, IL 60076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $277,500 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,264 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-27-402-055 |
| Primary APN | 10-27-402-055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,801 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4257 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SKOKIE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60076-3752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARTHUR (MICHELS) & COS (HOWARD)(L) SUB OF PT OF SE SEC 27-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | MICHELS & COS HOWARD L |
| Legal Block | 4,4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5030 |
| Census Tract | 807600 |
4257 Howard St is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7506 KEELER AVE, SKOKIE, IL 60076-3808 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201445045 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010099 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4257 HOWARD ST, SKOKIE, IL 60076-3752 |
| Document Number | 2031710099 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 31710099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 7506 KEELER AVE SKOKIE IL 600763808, SKOKIE, IL 60076-3808 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Niles Township |
| Municipality | Skokie Village |
| Elementary School District | East Prairie School District 73 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Niles Township Community High School District 219 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,000 Land $7,682 Building $25,318 | $330,000 Land $76,820 Building $253,180 | |
| 2023 | $8,264.00 (-3.02%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,521.00 | $30,538 Land $6,481 Building $24,057 | $305,380 Land $64,810 Building $240,570 |
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 4257 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1981–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 4257 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 |
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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 | SKOKIE serves 66,422 people · EPA ID IL0312880 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 1,014 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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