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603 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202 Property Records

Cook County property record for 603 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Detailsbuilt 1960
Lot Size0.79 acres (3,450 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$46,000 (Jan 1995)
Tax Bill$1,974 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-30-210-023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-30-210-023
Alternative APN
  • 11-30-210-023-0000

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Lot Area3,450 sqft (0.79 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address603 HOWARD ST
CityEVANSTON
StateIL
Zip60202
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal Description(NILES)(HOWARD)(TERMINAL) ADD SUB OF S6.25CHS 412.5FT OF THAT PT OF NE SEC30 LYING W OF RW OF C&NWRR NE SEC 30-41-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section30
Legal SubdivisionNILES HOWARD TERMINAL
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number8,9
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionEVANSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract810200

Owner

603 Howard St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 1995.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address107 GREEN BAY RD, WILMETTE, IL 60091-3303
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 13, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 13, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1995198
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address603 HOWARD ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202
Document Number1929855068
Instrument DateOct 4, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 26, 2020
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1941 WESLEY AVE EVANSTON IL 602013541, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3541

Mortgage

Document Number1929855068
DateOct 25, 2019
Instrument29855068
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BK
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45227
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 24, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityEvanston City
Elementary School DistrictEvanston Community Consolidated School District 65 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictEvanston Township High School District 202 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$11,499 Land $10,350 Building $1,149$114,990 Land $103,500 Building $11,490
2023$1,974.00 (+4.28%)
2022$1,893.00$8,049 Land $6,900 Building $1,149$80,490 Land $69,000 Building $11,490

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 603 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 603 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEVANSTON
serves 74,486 people · EPA ID IL0310810
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead7 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 431 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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