Posts Tagged Cook County Assessor

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

The Cook County Assessor raised the market value of 626 N Long Avenue, Chicago by 2,797% in just one year! This is for a duplex in West Chicago Township.

Property Assessments in Cook County Property valuations and assessments are different in townships in Cook County, Illinois. The appeal and reassessment process is governed by the regulations of each county and township in Illinois. The Cook County Assessor’s Office is in charge of determining the value of more than 1.8 million single-family homes and other … Read more

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

As a homeowner, property taxes are unavoidable. Unfortunately, recent assessments in Cook County have left many Chicago residents and landlords grappling with unprecedented increases and errors. It is important to keep track of your assessment notices and challenge them when it is appropriate. The I-Team at ABC 7 has uncovered many instances of dramatic assessment … Read more