Cook County property record for 557 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202
| Property Type | Service Station (Full Service) |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.77 acres (3,335 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,050 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-30-211-010 |
| Primary APN | 11-30-211-010 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1958 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Lot Area | 3,335 sqft (0.77 acres) |
| Street Address | 557 HOWARD ST |
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| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60202 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Service Station (Full Service) |
| Legal Description | (ROGERS)(PARK) SUB NE & PT NW E OF RIDGE RD SEC31 & W H NW SEC32 & ALL SEC30 S I.B.L. SEC 30-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROGERS PARK |
| Legal Block | 3,25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 810200 |
557 Howard St, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8060 LAWNDALE AVE, SKOKIE, IL 60076-3436 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 557 HOWARD ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202 |
| Document Number | 1704706015 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 555 HOWARD ST EVANSTON IL 602024014, EVANSTON, IL 60202-4014 |
| Document Number | 1704706015 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4706015 |
| Name | FIRST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | EVANSTON, IL 60201 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Rate | 4.5% |
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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 | $50,022 Land $25,013 Building $25,009 | $200,088 Land $100,052 Building $100,036 | |
| 2023 | $8,050.00 (+4.25%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,722.00 | $32,818 Land $16,675 Building $16,143 | $131,272 Land $66,700 Building $64,572 |
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 557 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 557 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 | 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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