Cook County Value

2157 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60612

6 bed / 3 bath, 2,544 sqft, built 1863, in South Chicago. Assessor market value for 2026: $437,640.

Cook County account 17181160020000

Assessor market value
$437,640
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
2,544 sqft
$172 per sqft
Year built
1863
Average quality

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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 decreased 10.7% from $490,000 in 2025 to $437,640 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $172 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Chicago neighborhood and ZIP 60612.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 886 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $310 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +0.1% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 2150 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60612
    2,514 sqft | $183/sqft | built 1878 | Similar size (2,514 vs 2,544 sqft); Similar lot size (2,500 vs 2,500 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $460,000
  • 2261 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60612
    2,668 sqft | $176/sqft | built 1878 | Similar size (2,668 vs 2,544 sqft); Lot 11% smaller (2,235 vs 2,500 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $470,000
  • 2310 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60612
    2,592 sqft | $235/sqft | built 1878 | Similar size (2,592 vs 2,544 sqft); Lot 12% larger (2,812 vs 2,500 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $610,000
  • 2224 W Warren Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
    2,412 sqft | $166/sqft | built 1877 | 5% smaller (2,412 vs 2,544 sqft); Lot 11% larger (2,768 vs 2,500 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $400,000
  • 15 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
    2,304 sqft | $180/sqft | built 1876 | 9% smaller (2,304 vs 2,544 sqft); Lot 15% smaller (2,128 vs 2,500 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $415,570

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

Down 10.7% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$437,640−$52,360−10.7%
2025$490,000$00.0%
2024$490,000+$30,000+6.5%
2023$460,000$00.0%
2022$460,000$00.0%
2021$460,000+$62,420+15.7%
2020$397,580——
6-year total+$40,060+10.1%