The owner of the 3-unit triplex at 1633 S Avers Avenue (Chicago IL 60623) saw their Cook County property tax assessment increase 2,080% between 2023 and 2024. This is not a typo. The Cook County Assessor increased their opinion of the value of this property from $16,050 ($5,350/unit) to $350,000 ($116,667/unit). How can the value … Read more
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Cook County Township Palos Commercial Property Owners Face Surge of 8% in Average Value, Residential Values Face Minimal Change of 0.5%
Residential Assessment Surges Property owners in Palos Township, Cook County, experience an annual rise in their residential property market values. The residential property market in Palos Township experienced a modest increase of 0.5% from $6.1 billion in 2023 to $6.2 billion in 2024. The properties in the $1.5 million or higher value range experienced the most … Read more
Calumet Township Homeowners Experienced a Slight Increase, Commercial Values Rise 4.4%
Residential Assessment Close to Flat Between 2023 and 2024, there was a barely perceptible increase in the residential property values for most property owners in Calumet Township, Cook County. In 2024, the residential property market in Calumet Township saw a 0.1% increase in value, rising from $676 million in 2023 to $677 million. The properties … Read more
When Can Property Owners File for Appeal?
In Cook County, Illinois, the Cook County Assessor’s Office reassesses the value of all properties in the city every three years. This process is known as the triennial reassessment. Depending on the township and suburb – North suburb South suburb, and City of Chicago- property owners in Cook County will receive the reassessment of their … Read more
Is 1,642% Increase a World Record Property Tax Increase?
Cook County Assessor raised the market value of 103 N Laramie Avenue, Chicago by 1,642% increase in just one year! This is for a duplex in West Chicago Township. The total market value was raised to $310,000 in 2024 from $17.800 in 2023. The assessed value rose from $1,780 in 2023 to $31,000 in 2024. … Read more
How is Property Valued in Cook County?
In Illinois, every county and township has its own regulations. In Cook County, residential properties are evaluated as of January 1st of the current year, utilizing three to five years of prior market sales data. This enhances the stability of market value estimates by employing multiple years. It is important to use prior market sales … Read more
Barrington Township Homeowners See Assessments Tick Up by 2% While Commercial Property Owners Find Values Fly Upward 24%.
Residential Assessment Surges The rise of property values in Cook County is not a surprise for residential property owners. Residential property in Barrington Township had a 2% increase showing the rise from $4 billion in 2023 to $4.1 billion to 2024. The highest and lowest-value houses get the biggest assessment increases. Residential property owners of … Read more
Rogers Park Residential Property Up 24% and Commercial Values Rise 37%
Residential Assessment Surges Property owners in Cook County are all too familiar with the rise of their home values. In 2024, residential property in Rogers Park Township has collectively jumped from just over $4.9 billion to $6 billion, an increase of 24%. The climb in assessments is the most pronounced for homes in the highest … Read more
Lake View Homeowners Watch Assessments Increase 20% While Commercial Values Rocket 46%
Residential Assessment Surges Property owners in Cook County are familiar with the rise of their home values. Residential property in Lake View Township had a 20% increase showing the rise from $37 billion in 2023 to $44.6 billion to 2024. The highest and lowest-value houses get the biggest assessment increases. Residential property owners of homes … Read more
West Chicago Township Residential Values Soaring 20%, Commercial Values Climb 32%.
Residential Assessment Surges Property owners in Cook County are all too familiar with the ascent of their home values. In 2024, residential property in West Chicago Township has collectively jumped from just over $38 billion to $45.9 billion, an increase of 21%. The climb in assessments is the most pronounced for homes in the highest … Read more