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Last sold for $97,500 on Sep 2, 2014

717 HOWARD ST

EVANSTON, IL 60202
0
Baths
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$97,500 · Sep 2, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,014 (2021)

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.Exempt (Full Or Partial)
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.57
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 0.5 mi
M
Chute Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Evanston Township High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

717 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Cook County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Evanston 60202

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

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 717 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEvanston 60202Cook County
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²5% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than193139% of homes27% of homes

About 717 Howard St

When did 717 Howard St, Evanston, IL last sell?

717 Howard St, Evanston, IL last sold on Sep 2, 2014 for $97,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 717 Howard St, Evanston, IL built?

717 Howard St, Evanston, IL was built in 1931, making it 95 years old.

What schools serve 717 Howard St, Evanston, IL?

717 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 717 Howard St, Evanston, IL compare to other homes in Evanston 60202?

Among the 9,768 homes in Evanston 60202, its lot is bigger than 5% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1931 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 717 Howard St, Evanston, IL?

The 2021 property tax bill for 717 Howard St, Evanston, IL was $1,014.

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