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Last sold for $400,000 on Apr 28, 1998

525 HOWARD ST

EVANSTON, IL 60202
6
Baths
6,300 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,569 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Apr 28, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,056 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$45,670 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,138
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,532
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,670
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$456,700

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.34
1
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.
67
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.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Stores & Apartments
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Oakton Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Chute Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Evanston Township High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65

Neighborhood · ZIP 60202These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,134
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,248 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,510
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,555
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%

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How this home compares

525 Howard St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Evanston 60202
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Cook County
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Evanston 60202

How it measures up in Evanston 60202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Evanston 60202.

Living area6,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size2,569 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 525 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEvanston 60202Cook County
Living areabigger than6,300 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,569 ft²5% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than196984% of homes63% of homes

About 525 Howard St

When did 525 Howard St, Evanston, IL last sell?

525 Howard St, Evanston, IL last sold on Apr 28, 1998 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 525 Howard St, Evanston, IL?

525 Howard St, Evanston, IL has 6 bathrooms, 6,300 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 525 Howard St, Evanston, IL built?

525 Howard St, Evanston, IL was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 525 Howard St, Evanston, IL?

525 Howard St, Evanston, IL is assigned to Oakton Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Chute Middle School (middle), rated B; Evanston Township High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 525 Howard St, Evanston, IL compare to other homes in Evanston 60202?

Among the 9,722 homes in Evanston 60202, it is bigger than 98% of them (6,300 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (2,569 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (1969 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 525 Howard St, Evanston, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 525 Howard St, Evanston, IL was $11,056. The county assessed it at $45,670.

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