Cook County Value

1217 East Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402

2 bed / 2 bath, 1,290 sqft, built 1926, in Berwyn. Assessor market value for 2026: $290,010.

Cook County account 16192040080000

Possibly too high

about $9,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $9,000 lower than yours.

Assessor market value$290,010
Similar homes$280,884
$9,126 gap · bars start at $0

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

Assessor market value
$290,010
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
1,290 sqft
$225 per sqft
Year built
1926
Average quality

Why we think so

Similar homes' assessments

Moderate

7 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $217.74/sqft, which supports a value of $280,884.

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 60402 and Berwyn assessment pages.

Local guide: Berwyn Township 2026 Property Tax Appeal Guide.

Appeal deadlines

The 2026 appeal windows for Berwyn have closed (Assessor , Board of Review ). 2027 notices usually start in March.

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 27.7% from $227,130 in 2025 to $290,010 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $225 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Berwyn neighborhood and ZIP 60402.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 2,546 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $199 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +16.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1512 Highland Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
    1,286 sqft | $218/sqft | built 1926 | Similar size (1,286 vs 1,290 sqft); Built same year (1926); Similar lot size (3,780 vs 3,780 sqft)
    $280,010
  • 1435 Highland Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
    1,288 sqft | $171/sqft | built 1924 | Similar size (1,288 vs 1,290 sqft); Similar age (1924 vs 1926); Similar lot size (3,780 vs 3,780 sqft)
    $220,010
  • 1404 Harvey Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
    1,300 sqft | $200/sqft | built 1925 | Similar size (1,300 vs 1,290 sqft); Similar age (1925 vs 1926); Similar lot size (3,780 vs 3,780 sqft)
    $260,010
  • 1346 Wenonah Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
    1,289 sqft | $186/sqft | built 1927 | Similar size (1,289 vs 1,290 sqft); Similar age (1927 vs 1926); Similar lot size (3,973 vs 3,780 sqft)
    $240,000
  • 1340 Wenonah Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
    1,289 sqft | $209/sqft | built 1927 | Similar size (1,289 vs 1,290 sqft); Similar age (1927 vs 1926); Similar lot size (3,973 vs 3,780 sqft)
    $270,000

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

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 27.7% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$290,010+$62,880+27.7%
2025$227,130$00.0%
2024$227,130−$42,880−15.9%
2023$270,010+$96,280+55.4%
2022$173,730$00.0%
2021$173,730−$11,210−6.1%
2020$184,940——
6-year total+$105,070+56.8%