Cook County Value

1213 Degener St Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 bed / 1 bath, 1,304 sqft, built 1967, in Proviso Assessor market value for 2026: $330,000.

Cook County account 15191011280000

Likely too high

about $44,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $44,000 lower than yours.

Assessor market value$330,000
Similar homes$286,371
$43,629 gap · bars start at $0

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

Assessor market value
$330,000
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
1,304 sqft
$253 per sqft
Year built
1967
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 $219.61/sqft, which supports a value of $286,371.

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 43.5% from $230,000 in 2025 to $330,000 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $253 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.

  • 1312 Degener Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,304 sqft | $222/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,304 vs 1,304 sqft); Similar age (1971 vs 1967); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft)
    $290,000
  • 1210 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,275 sqft | $220/sqft | built 1961 | Similar size (1,275 vs 1,304 sqft); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $280,000
  • 1334 Degener Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,232 sqft | $203/sqft | built 1966 | 6% smaller (1,232 vs 1,304 sqft); Similar age (1966 vs 1967); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft)
    $250,000
  • 1212 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,232 sqft | $235/sqft | built 1962 | 6% smaller (1,232 vs 1,304 sqft); Similar age (1962 vs 1967); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft)
    $290,000
  • 1303 Degener Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,367 sqft | $183/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,367 vs 1,304 sqft); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $250,000

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

  • 551 S Poplar Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,301 sqft | $419/sqft | built 1966 | Similar size (1,301 sqft); Similar age (1966)
    $545,000
  • 545 W Gladys Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,269 sqft | $315/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (1,269 sqft)
    $400,000
  • 3n634 Oak Ln Bensenville, IL 60106
    1,322 sqft | $356/sqft | built 1961 | Similar size (1,322 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older)
    $470,000
  • 806 S Mitchell Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,248 sqft | $561/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,248 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older)
    $700,000
  • 135 N Myrtle Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,338 sqft | $519/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,338 sqft)
    $695,000

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 43.5% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$330,000+$100,000+43.5%
2025$230,000$00.0%
2024$230,000$00.0%
2023$230,000+$27,350+13.5%
2022$202,650$00.0%
2021$202,650$00.0%
2020$202,650——
6-year total+$127,350+62.8%