Cook County Value

1303 Degener Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 bed / 1 bath, 1,367 sqft, built 1952, in Proviso Assessor market value for 2026: $250,000.

Cook County account 15191070020000

In line with similar homes

8 similar homes nearby support a value at or above your county value.

Assessor market value$250,000
Similar homes$254,918
No gap: similar homes are at or above the county value · bars start at $0

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

Assessor market value
$250,000
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
1,367 sqft
$183 per sqft
Year built
1952
Average quality

What we found

Similar homes' assessments

Weak

2 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $186.48/sqft, which supports a value of $254,918.

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 13.6% from $220,000 in 2025 to $250,000 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $183 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.

  • 1224 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,296 sqft | $224/sqft | built 1950 | 5% smaller (1,296 vs 1,367 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1952); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft)
    $290,000
  • 1308 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,287 sqft | $186/sqft | built 1951 | 6% smaller (1,287 vs 1,367 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1952); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft)
    $240,000
  • 1305 Degener Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,292 sqft | $170/sqft | built 1949 | 6% smaller (1,292 vs 1,367 sqft); Similar age (1949 vs 1952); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft)
    $220,000
  • 1303 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,347 sqft | $186/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,347 vs 1,367 sqft); Built same year (1952); Lot 10% larger (11,220 vs 10,200 sqft)
    $250,010
  • 1234 Hamilton Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,457 sqft | $199/sqft | built 1949 | 7% larger (1,457 vs 1,367 sqft); Similar age (1949 vs 1952); Similar lot size (10,200 vs 10,200 sqft)
    $290,000

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 | 7% size difference (1,461 sqft); Similar age (1949); 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
  • 135 N Myrtle Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,338 sqft | $519/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,338 sqft); Similar age (1953)
    $695,000
  • 1026 S Saylor Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,400 sqft | $296/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,400 sqft); Similar age (1951)
    $415,000
  • 1017 S Spring Rd Elmhurst, IL 60126
    1,327 sqft | $377/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,327 sqft); Similar age (1951)
    $500,000

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 13.6% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$250,000+$30,000+13.6%
2025$220,000$00.0%
2024$220,000$00.0%
2023$220,000+$26,130+13.5%
2022$193,870$00.0%
2021$193,870$00.0%
2020$193,870——
6-year total+$56,130+29.0%