Cook County Value

1209 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 bed / 1 bath, 1,428 sqft, built 1954, in Proviso Assessor market value for 2026: $300,010.

Cook County account 15191011000000

Likely too high

about $28,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $28,000 lower than yours.

Assessor market value$300,010
Similar homes$272,490
$27,520 gap · bars start at $0

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

Assessor market value
$300,010
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
1,428 sqft
$210 per sqft
Year built
1954
Average quality

Why we think so

Similar homes' assessments

Strong

8 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $189.58/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 $53,300. Counting your land in place of theirs where theirs is less, they support a value of $272,490.

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 31.9% from $227,380 in 2025 to $300,010 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $210 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.

  • 1307 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,432 sqft | $175/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,432 vs 1,428 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1954); Similar lot size (11,220 vs 11,220 sqft)
    $250,010
  • 1325 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,462 sqft | $205/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,462 vs 1,428 sqft); Similar age (1957 vs 1954); Similar lot size (11,220 vs 11,220 sqft)
    $300,010
  • 1303 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,347 sqft | $186/sqft | built 1952 | 6% smaller (1,347 vs 1,428 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1954); Similar lot size (11,220 vs 11,220 sqft)
    $250,010
  • 1335 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,477 sqft | $190/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,477 vs 1,428 sqft); Similar lot size (11,220 vs 11,220 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $280,010
  • 1311 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,396 sqft | $193/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,396 vs 1,428 sqft); Similar lot size (11,220 vs 11,220 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $270,010

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

  • 282 E Crescent Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,461 sqft | $387/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,461 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Within 1 bedroom (4 vs 3)
    $565,000
  • 685 S Kearsage Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,384 sqft | $524/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,384 sqft); Similar age (1952)
    $725,000
  • 1026 S Saylor Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,400 sqft | $296/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,400 sqft); Similar age (1951)
    $415,000
  • 135 N Myrtle Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,338 sqft | $519/sqft | built 1953 | 6% size difference (1,338 sqft); Similar age (1953)
    $695,000
  • 3n634 Oak Ln Bensenville, IL 60106
    1,322 sqft | $356/sqft | built 1961 | 7% size difference (1,322 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer)
    $470,000

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 31.9% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$300,010+$72,630+31.9%
2025$227,380−$32,620−12.5%
2024$260,000$00.0%
2023$260,000+$63,870+32.6%
2022$196,130$00.0%
2021$196,130$00.0%
2020$196,130——
6-year total+$103,880+53.0%