Howard Street
Neighborhood in Evanston, Illinois
Cook County 60202
Try new dishes along West Howard Street
An evening stroll along West Howard Street can include stops at Kizin Creole Restaurant for traditional Haitian food or Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine. The latter is full every Friday night when it combines its Caribbean-style fare with the tunes of live bands. For a drink, Peckish Pig, a few doors down, serves up house-made brews out on its spacious patio in the evening and bottomless mimosas with a side of donuts every Saturday morning. Evanston Center, three blocks west of the community, is where residents can pick up groceries from Jewel-Osco and shop at Target. Other nearby retailers include Ross Dress for Less and Dollar Tree, both in the Howard & Western Shopping Center off North Western Avenue. “There’s a new food co-op in Rogers Park that a lot of people, including myself, go to,” Gordon says about Wild Onion Market. The community-owned grocer on North Clark Street, a mile southeast, is open daily and offers fresh produce and goods from local farmers and vendors.
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Evanston's annual celebrations
James Park also hosts the Annual Friends & Family Jamaica Day in early August. The one-day event fills the park with hundreds of attendees celebrating the country's independence through live music, cultural performances and food from local vendors. Chalk Howard Street takes place at Rogers Park a few weeks later. The popular event covers the park’s sidewalks in colorful 3D chalk creations from artists nationwide. Those wanting to get in on the fun can purchase their square or enjoy live music and refreshments courtesy of Howard Street Chicago. Other Evanston events include the Umbrella Arts Festival, which highlights Asian American history through food and art at Fountain Square in mid-May, and the Juneteenth Parade & Celebrations, which consists of a parade of local performers and a post-march celebration at Ingraham Park.
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James Park's year-round recreational opportunities
Stops at Dobson-Brummel Park on Ashland Avenue and Brummel Park along Elmwood Avenue offer traditional playsets and swings for quick stops while walking or biking through the neighborhood with the little ones. Similarly, James Park’s expansive athletic fields, typically filled with little league soccer, baseball and softball players, sit a block northwest of the neighborhood. After heavy snows, Toboggans and make-shift sleds race down Mount Trashmore in the park’s southwestern corner. Lake Michigan’s coastline runs a mile east of the community, where the rocky shores of Rogers and Howard Beaches offer sprawling water views. A mile south, Loyola Beach provides
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CTA's Howard Station commutes
U.S. Route 41, 3 miles southeast, connects commuters to Chicago, a 12-mile drive in the same direction. Similarly, the red line at CTA's Howard Station, a block east, offers hour-long rides into downtown. Chicago O’Hare International Airport’s runway sits a 12.5-mile drive southwest along West Devon Avenue. Those taking classes at Northwestern University can reach its campus along a 3-mile drive north via Asbury Avenue. Meanwhile, Ascension St. Francis Hospital is less than a half-mile north off Ridge Avenue. Residents can also get around locally riding the Pace Bus, which has a series of stops that line Howard Street.Evanston Township High School's campus facilities
Young students living west of Ashbury Road attend Dawes Elementary School, while those on its eastern side enroll at Oakton Elementary School. Both schools maintain a B rating on Niche. Older students attend Chute Middle School, which holds a B-plus rating, before heading to Evanston Township High School. The high school, known for its castle-like architecture, spans 65 acres and is home to various educational and athletic facilities. This list includes a Nature Center and planetarium for science courses, the South Technology Center, which offers five computer labs, and a total of 12 gyms. The Wildkits also maintain an A-plus rating.
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Ranch-style homes and brick-clad condos
The tunnel-like canopies of old and new-growth trees lead from one residential street to the next. Beneath are rows of cars parked along the street and narrow sidewalks running along either side. Enduring cement walkways lead to the community’s mid-20th-century homes, comprising mostly ranch, Cape Cod and bi-level-style architecture. Many feature large front windows, shrubbery along the exterior and detached garages accessible via backside alleyways. Apartments make up roughly half of the community, alongside stone and brick-clad condos and townhomes, which fill one-fifth of the property mix. These range in price from $100,000 to $350,000, depending on size and condition. Meanwhile, free-standing homes typically sell between $350,000 and $500,000, though larger, recently renovated properties can reach up to $750,000.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stewart Ramirez
Stewart Ramirez
E- Signature Realty
(844) 338-5136
338 Total Sales
1 in Howard Street
$135,000 Price
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Bill Eliopoulos
Bill Eliopoulos
Cosmos Realty Investors, Inc.
(877) 845-2014
51 Total Sales
1 in Howard Street
$220,000 Price
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Jim Streff
Jim Streff
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(773) 389-2807
284 Total Sales
1 in Howard Street
$147,500 Price
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Mary Summerville
Mary Summerville
Coldwell Banker
(630) 931-8695
362 Total Sales
5 in Howard Street
$95K - $460K Price Range
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Shawn Jones
Shawn Jones
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(708) 905-8737
93 Total Sales
1 in Howard Street
$238,000 Price
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Emily Sachs Wong
Emily Sachs Wong
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 853-6005
750 Total Sales
1 in Howard Street
$286,500 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Elks Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Brummel Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Leider Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Kamen Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
James Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Loyola Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Dobson-Brummel Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Monroe Tot Lot
Levinson Tot Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Howard Street | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Howard Street Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Howard Street, Evanston sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Howard Street, Evanston over the last 12 months is $272,950, up 47% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$269,000
Median Sale Price
$272,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$460,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$246,475
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$192,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
47%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
550
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,633
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,505
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,032
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
794
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,477
Median Age
40
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,239
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,435
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
42.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
66
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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A combination of historic homes and Evanston amenities
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Rogers Park
Eclectic beachfront neighborhood in northern Chicago
West Ridge
Historic cultural hub enveloping the vibrant Devon Avenue on Chicago's north side
Ridge
Classic homes and parks along a major Evanston thoroughfare
Southeast Evanston
A longstanding community with immediate access to Lake Michigan and Chicago Avenue
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