Cook County Value

1283 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

6 bed / 2 bath, 1,443 sqft, built 1951, in Maine Assessor market value for 2026: $360,000.

Cook County account 09292010440000

Small or uncertain difference

about $800

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $800 lower than yours, a small or uncertain difference.

Assessor market value$360,000
Similar homes$359,220
$780 gap · bars start at $0

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

Assessor market value
$360,000
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
1,443 sqft
$249 per sqft
Year built
1951
Average quality

Why we think so

Similar homes' assessments

Weak

4 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $248.94/sqft, which supports a value of $359,220.

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 60018 and Maine assessment pages.

Local guide: Maine Township 2026 Property Tax Appeal Guide.

Appeal deadlines

The 2026 appeal windows for Maine 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 38.5% from $260,000 in 2025 to $360,000 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $249 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Maine neighborhood and ZIP 60018.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,932 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $259 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -0.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1315 Hazel Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60018
    1,428 sqft | $266/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,428 vs 1,443 sqft); Similar age (1947 vs 1951); Similar lot size (5,550 vs 5,625 sqft)
    $380,000
  • 1325 Briar Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60018
    1,417 sqft | $249/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (1,417 vs 1,443 sqft); Similar age (1954 vs 1951); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 5,625 sqft)
    $352,750
  • 322 N 8th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
    1,448 sqft | $240/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,448 vs 1,443 sqft); Built same year (1951); Lot 10% larger (6,200 vs 5,625 sqft)
    $347,980
  • 1943 Ash St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
    1,428 sqft | $259/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,428 vs 1,443 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1951); Lot 11% larger (6,250 vs 5,625 sqft)
    $370,000
  • 1633 Spruce Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
    1,427 sqft | $245/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,427 vs 1,443 sqft); Built same year (1951); Lot 11% larger (6,255 vs 5,625 sqft)
    $350,000

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 38.5% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$360,000+$100,000+38.5%
2025$260,000−$20,000−7.1%
2024$280,000$00.0%
2023$280,000$00.0%
2022$280,000+$128,690+85.1%
2021$151,310+$100.0%
2020$151,300——
6-year total+$208,700+137.9%