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4838 Howard St

SKOKIE, IL 60077
0.84 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Built 19744 floors35 units460–1,800 ft²
$6.9M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$186K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$205
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-43.0%vs the Skokie ZIP median sale $/ft² ($360)

Sales Performance

$270K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
+74.2%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
4
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
11.4%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+1.9%per yeartypical hold 6.9 yrsfrom 30 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19972000200420102014201720222026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19972000200420102014201720222026

60 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$108K$166K$224K$282K460 ft²728 ft²996 ft²1,264 ft²1,532 ft²1,800 ft²
2 bd
2 bed
35 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 0 ba · 460 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 0 ba · 1,300 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
31 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$108K–$113K
2 units
$152K–$152K
1 unit
$158K–$178K
13 units
$182K–$203K
5 units
$206K–$219K
4 units
$237K–$244K
5 units
$255K–$273K
3 units
$282K–$302K
2 units

Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.

Floor 1
$240/ft²
Floor 2
$226/ft²
Floor 3
$188/ft²
Floor 4
$172/ft²

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.74%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.11%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.10.1 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.22%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.43%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$190,135
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$2,345
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 404Apr 16, 2026$200,000Unit 405Apr 10, 2026$300,000Unit 4LNov 21, 2025$250,000Unit 401Nov 3, 2025$290,000Unit 308Mar 6, 2025$155,000Unit 409May 14, 2024$160,000Unit 207Oct 19, 2022$235,000Unit P6Oct 19, 2022$235,000Unit 408Dec 2, 2021$125,500Unit 111Oct 5, 2021$124,500

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
39
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
68
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.84
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Fairview South Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Niles West High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Skokie-Fairview School District 72

Neighborhood · ZIP 60077These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.123
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,157
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,959 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,397
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,182
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

4838 Howard St # 4l
2 bd
$244K
4838 Howard St # P6
2 bd
$159K
4838 Howard St # 111
2 bd
$182K
4838 Howard St # 112
2 bd
$159K
4838 Howard St # 113
2 bd · 460 ft²
$113K
4838 Howard St # 114
2 bd · 460 ft²
$108K
4838 Howard St # 201
2 bd · 1.5 ba
$237K
4838 Howard St # 202
2 bd
$159K
4838 Howard St # 203
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$214K
4838 Howard St # 204
2 bd
$160K
4838 Howard St # 205
2 bd
$219K
4838 Howard St # 206
2 bd · 1.5 ba
$243K
4838 Howard St # 207
2 bd
$257K
4838 Howard St # 208
2 bd
$186K
4838 Howard St # 209
2 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$152K
4838 Howard St # 210
2 bd · 1.5 ba
$255K
4838 Howard St Apt 302
2 bd · 1 ba · 960 ft²
$200K
4838 Howard St # 303
2 bd
$159K
4838 Howard St # 304
2 bd
$161K
4838 Howard St # 305
2 bd
$208K
4838 Howard St # 306
2 bd
$160K
4838 Howard St # 307
2 bd · 1,750 ft²
$273K
4838 Howard St # 308
2 bd
$203K
4838 Howard St Apt 309
2 bd · 950 ft²
$193K
4838 Howard St # 310
2 bd · 1,300 ft²
$243K
4838 Howard St # 401
2 bd · 1,300 ft²
$243K
4838 Howard St # 402
2 bd
$159K
4838 Howard St # 403
2 bd · 1 ba
$158K
4838 Howard St # 404
2 bd
$160K
4838 Howard St # 405
2 bd · 1.5 ba
$302K
4838 Howard St # 406
2 bd
$160K
4838 Howard St # 407
2 bd · 1,800 ft²
$282K
4838 Howard St # 408
2 bd
$206K
4838 Howard St # 409
2 bd
$178K
4838 Howard St # 410
2 bd
$160K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 4838 Howard St

How many units are in 4838 Howard St, Skokie, IL?

4838 Howard St, Skokie, IL has 35 residential units across 4 floors, built in 1974, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 4838 Howard St, Skokie, IL worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 35 units at 4838 Howard St, Skokie, IL is $186,452. That works out to $205 per square foot. Units run from 460 to 1,800 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 4838 Howard St, Skokie, IL expensive for Skokie?

Units at 4838 Howard St, Skokie, IL carry a median of $205 per square foot, 43% below the Skokie median of $360 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 4838 Howard St, Skokie, IL?

4 units at 4838 Howard St, Skokie, IL sold in the last 12 months, out of 60 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 11.4% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $270K.

Have units at 4838 Howard St, Skokie, IL appreciated?

Across 30 repeat sales of the same unit, 4838 Howard St, Skokie, IL returned a median 1.9% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 6.9 years.

What floor plans does 4838 Howard St, Skokie, IL have?

The most common plan at 4838 Howard St, Skokie, IL is a 2-bedroom of 460 square feet, repeated 2 times, with a median estimate of $110,585. TopHap identifies 2 recurring plans in the building.

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