Cook County Value

2225 Dora St Melrose Park, IL 60164

3 bed / 1 bath, 1,042 sqft, built 1959, in Leyden. Assessor market value for 2026: $253,930.

Cook County account 12331140180000

Possibly too high

about $15,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $15,000 lower than yours.

Assessor market value$253,930
Similar homes$239,086
$14,844 gap · bars start at $0

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

Assessor market value
$253,930
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
1,042 sqft
$244 per sqft
Year built
1959
Average quality

Why we think so

Similar homes' assessments

Moderate

6 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $229.45/sqft, which supports a value of $239,086.

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 60164 and Leyden assessment pages.

Local guide: Leyden Township 2026 Property Tax Appeal Guide.

Appeal deadlines

For Leyden, appeals to the Assessor closed . Board of Review dates for Leyden have not been published yet.

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 decreased 6.0% from $270,000 in 2025 to $253,930 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $244 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 60164.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 4,819 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $208 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -0.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 2950 Haber Ave Melrose Park, IL 60164
    1,050 sqft | $248/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,050 vs 1,042 sqft); Similar age (1963 vs 1959); Similar lot size (6,250 vs 6,498 sqft)
    $260,010
  • 55 Charles Dr Northlake, IL 60164
    1,029 sqft | $214/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,029 vs 1,042 sqft); Similar lot size (6,840 vs 6,498 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $220,000
  • 132 W North Ave Northlake, IL 60164
    1,046 sqft | $229/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,046 vs 1,042 sqft); Similar age (1957 vs 1959); Lot 15% larger (7,500 vs 6,498 sqft)
    $240,000
  • 325 E Palmer Ave Northlake, IL 60164
    1,049 sqft | $248/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,049 vs 1,042 sqft); Similar age (1956 vs 1959); Lot 15% larger (7,500 vs 6,498 sqft)
    $260,000
  • 47 Franklin Dr Northlake, IL 60164
    1,054 sqft | $209/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,054 vs 1,042 sqft); Similar age (1956 vs 1959); Lot 15% larger (7,500 vs 6,498 sqft)
    $220,000

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

Down 6.0% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$253,930−$16,070−6.0%
2025$270,000+$88,110+48.4%
2024$181,890$00.0%
2023$181,890−$15,110−7.7%
2022$197,000+$70,120+55.3%
2021$126,880+$100.0%
2020$126,870——
6-year total+$127,060+100.1%