Cook County Value

2853 W Lexington St, Chicago, IL 60612

4 bed / 2 bath, 2,016 sqft, built 1883, in West Chicago. Assessor market value for 2026: $210,000.

Cook County account 16133110030000

Likely too high

about $23,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $23,000 lower than yours.

Assessor market value$210,000
Similar homes$187,004
$22,996 gap · bars start at $0

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

Assessor market value
$210,000
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
2,016 sqft
$104 per sqft
Year built
1883
Average quality

Why we think so

Similar homes' assessments

Strong

4 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $92.76/sqft, which supports a value of $187,004.

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 60612 and West Chicago assessment pages.

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

Appeal deadlines

For West Chicago, appeals to the Assessor closed . Board of Review dates for West Chicago 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 stayed about the same, from $210,000 in 2025 to $210,000 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $104 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the West Chicago neighborhood and ZIP 60612.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 5,498 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $100 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -0.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4713 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60644
    2,019 sqft | $85/sqft | built 1888 | Similar size (2,019 vs 2,016 sqft); Similar age (1888 vs 1883); Similar lot size (3,125 vs 3,125 sqft)
    $171,000
  • 1131 S Troy St, Chicago, IL 60612
    2,020 sqft | $79/sqft | built 1888 | Similar size (2,020 vs 2,016 sqft); Similar age (1888 vs 1883); Similar lot size (3,125 vs 3,125 sqft)
    $160,000
  • 1133 S Troy St 1, Chicago, IL 60612
    2,024 sqft | $84/sqft | built 1888 | Similar size (2,024 vs 2,016 sqft); Similar age (1888 vs 1883); Similar lot size (3,125 vs 3,125 sqft)
    $171,000
  • 214 N Kolin Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
    2,016 sqft | $93/sqft | built 1888 | Similar size (2,016 vs 2,016 sqft); Similar age (1888 vs 1883); Similar lot size (3,150 vs 3,125 sqft)
    $187,000
  • 2947 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60612
    2,033 sqft | $120/sqft | built 1885 | Similar size (2,033 vs 2,016 sqft); Similar age (1885 vs 1883); Similar lot size (3,025 vs 3,125 sqft)
    $243,120

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

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$210,000$00.0%
2025$210,000$00.0%
2024$210,000+$110,000+110.0%
2023$100,000$00.0%
2022$100,000$00.0%
2021$100,000−$31,410−23.9%
2020$131,410——
6-year total+$78,590+59.8%