Cook County Value

1209 Degener St Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 bed / 1 bath, 961 sqft, built 1964, in Proviso Assessor market value for 2026: $300,000.

Cook County account 15191010660000

Likely too high

about $89,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $89,000 lower than yours.

Assessor market value$300,000
Similar homes$211,352
$88,648 gap · bars start at $0

How sure: High · 8 similar homes (5 shown below) · public records only

Assessor market value
$300,000
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
961 sqft
$312 per sqft
Year built
1964
Average quality

Why we think so

Similar homes' assessments

Strong

7 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $218.75/sqft, but land is valued apart from the home, and some of them have less land value per square foot of home than yours, which counts as $48,450. Counting your land in place of theirs where theirs is less, they support a value of $211,352.

Compare this assessment

Start with the county value and property facts, then review appraisal comps, recent sales, and prior-year changes to decide whether the assessment is worth challenging. The comps on this page are free to review; email sign-in is only used to save a printable report.

For nearby context, browse ZIP 60126 and Proviso assessment pages.

Local guide: Proviso Township 2026 Property Tax Appeal Guide.

Appeal deadlines

For Proviso, appeals to the Assessor are open through (8 days left).

Deadline rule: Set by township: file with the Assessor by your township's last file date, and with the Board of Review while your township is open there. Evidence is reviewed by the Cook County Assessor's Office or, in a separate appeal, by the Cook County Board of Review. Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public CCAO records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe assessor market value increased 25.0% from $240,000 in 2025 to $300,000 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $312 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Proviso neighborhood and ZIP 60126.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 150 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $224 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +16.3% on average.

Comparable assessments

Showing 5 of the 8 similar homes in this property's equity comparison, from public appraisal records.

  • 1306 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    960 sqft | $219/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (960 vs 961 sqft); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $210,000
  • 1338 Degener Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,012 sqft | $217/sqft | built 1963 | 5% larger (1,012 vs 961 sqft); Similar age (1963 vs 1964); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft)
    $220,000
  • 1336 Degener Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,040 sqft | $279/sqft | built 1965 | 8% larger (1,040 vs 961 sqft); Similar age (1965 vs 1964); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft)
    $290,000
  • 1215 Degener St Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,008 sqft | $278/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,008 vs 961 sqft); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $280,000
  • 1230 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,038 sqft | $212/sqft | built 1967 | 8% larger (1,038 vs 961 sqft); Similar age (1967 vs 1964); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft)
    $220,000

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

  • 600 S York St UNIT 2E Elmhurst, IL 60126
    863 sqft | $238/sqft | built 1960 | 10% size difference (863 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Within 1 bedroom (2 vs 3)
    $205,000
  • 180 E Park Ave UNIT 2C Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,031 sqft | $242/sqft | built 1976 | 7% size difference (1,031 sqft); Within 1 bedroom (2 vs 3)
    $250,000
  • 388 W Saint Charles Rd Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,061 sqft | $325/sqft | built 1961 | 10% size difference (1,061 sqft); Similar age (1961)
    $345,000
  • 711 S Washington St Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,103 sqft | $500/sqft | built 1966 | 15% size difference (1,103 sqft); Similar age (1966)
    $551,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Cook County Assessor's Office. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.

Value history

Up 25.0% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$300,000+$60,000+25.0%
2025$240,000$00.0%
2024$240,000$00.0%
2023$240,000+$53,500+28.7%
2022$186,500$00.0%
2021$186,500——
5-year total+$113,500+60.9%