Cook County Value

1526 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60642

12 bed / 6 bath, 4,884 sqft, built 1890, in Jefferson. Assessor market value for 2026: $1,117,030.

Cook County account 17053140400000

Assessor market value
$1,117,030
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
4,884 sqft
$229 per sqft
Year built
1890
Average quality

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 60642 and Jefferson assessment pages.

Local guide: West Chicago Township 2026 Property Tax Appeal Guide.

Appeal deadlines

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Assessment snapshot

These public CCAO records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe assessor market value stayed about the same, from $1,117,030 in 2025 to $1,117,030 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $229 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Jefferson neighborhood and ZIP 60642.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 3,753 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $356 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values stayed about flat on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1508 W Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60642
    5,003 sqft | $246/sqft | built 1890 | Similar size (5,003 vs 4,884 sqft); Built same year (1890); Similar lot size (3,200 vs 3,200 sqft)
    $1,229,490
  • 1709 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60622
    4,818 sqft | $219/sqft | built 1891 | Similar size (4,818 vs 4,884 sqft); Similar age (1891 vs 1890); Similar lot size (3,100 vs 3,200 sqft)
    $1,053,860
  • 1743 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60622
    4,818 sqft | $210/sqft | built 1892 | Similar size (4,818 vs 4,884 sqft); Similar age (1892 vs 1890); Similar lot size (3,100 vs 3,200 sqft)
    $1,010,000
  • 1741 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60622
    4,728 sqft | $210/sqft | built 1890 | Similar size (4,728 vs 4,884 sqft); Built same year (1890); Similar lot size (3,125 vs 3,200 sqft)
    $994,020
  • 1747 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60622
    4,731 sqft | $247/sqft | built 1890 | Similar size (4,731 vs 4,884 sqft); Built same year (1890); Similar lot size (3,100 vs 3,200 sqft)
    $1,170,000

Recent comparable sales

No usable comparable sales are available in this data snapshot.

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

No change in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$1,117,030$00.0%
2025$1,117,030−$102,970−8.4%
2024$1,220,000+$333,980+37.7%
2023$886,020−$123,980−12.3%
2022$1,010,000$00.0%
2021$1,010,000+$323,750+47.2%
2020$686,250——
6-year total+$430,780+62.8%