Posts Tagged Cook county

Cook County has become the center of interest across the country for those that are interested in property taxes. Cook County boasts some of the highest property taxes in the country, while also being beholden to a series of arcane rules that are difficult to come to grasp with. From the confusing equalization factor to … Read more

Dire Property Tax Situation in Cook County The housing market is tough across the country, but for residents of Cook County, Illinois, property taxes make homeownership a particularly challenging game. Appraisal districts across the United States rely on algorithms for mass appraisal. These aren’t exact measurements either, but more “educated” guesses of what a given … Read more

Property taxes are due soon for Cook County property owners! Steer clear of late fees and penalties by keeping up to date on all property tax deadlines. Be Aware of Deadlines & Avoid Late Fees For Cook County property owners, your 2024 property taxes are due in two installments. The Cook County Treasurer has already sent out … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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