Cook County Value

1944 18th Ave Melrose Park, IL 60160

5 bed / 1 bath, 1,570 sqft, built 1951, in Leyden. Assessor market value for 2026: $253,000.

Cook County account 12343060570000

Assessor market value
$253,000
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
1,570 sqft
$161 per sqft
Year built
1951
Average quality

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 60160 and Leyden assessment pages.

Local guide: Leyden 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 decreased 9.6% from $280,000 in 2025 to $253,000 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $161 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Leyden neighborhood and ZIP 60160.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 192 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 -0.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 2050 19th Ave Melrose Park, IL 60160
    1,602 sqft | $194/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (1,602 vs 1,570 sqft); Similar age (1954 vs 1951); Similar lot size (5,720 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $310,000
  • 1942 18th Ave Melrose Park, IL 60160
    1,540 sqft | $227/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,540 vs 1,570 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1951); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $350,000
  • 1940 19th Ave Melrose Park, IL 60160
    1,560 sqft | $212/sqft | built 1941 | Similar size (1,560 vs 1,570 sqft); Similar lot size (6,009 vs 6,000 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $330,000
  • 1934 18th Ave Melrose Park, IL 60160
    1,656 sqft | $187/sqft | built 1942 | 6% larger (1,656 vs 1,570 sqft); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,000 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $310,000
  • 2042 18th Ave Melrose Park, IL 60160
    1,596 sqft | $144/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,596 vs 1,570 sqft); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,000 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $230,000

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

  • 650 Davis St Melrose Park, IL 60160
    1,827 sqft | $181/sqft | built 1956 | Moderate age difference (5 years newer)
    $330,000
  • 1400 Le Moyne Ct Melrose Park, IL 60160
    1,218 sqft | $238/sqft | built 1961 | Moderate age difference (10 years newer)
    $290,000

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

Down 9.6% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$253,000−$27,000−9.6%
2025$280,000+$54,710+24.3%
2024$225,290$00.0%
2023$225,290−$23,310−9.4%
2022$248,600+$83,190+50.3%
2021$165,410$00.0%
2020$165,410——
6-year total+$87,590+53.0%