Cook County Value

438 N Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

3 bed / 1 bath, 1,156 sqft, built 1894, in West Chicago. Assessor market value for 2026: $170,000.

Cook County account 16111270340000

Assessor market value
$170,000
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
1,156 sqft
$147 per sqft
Year built
1894
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.

  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $147 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 60624.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,500 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $119 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values stayed about flat on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 741 N Homan Ave 1, Chicago, IL 60624
    1,176 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1898 | Similar size (1,176 vs 1,156 sqft); Similar age (1898 vs 1894); Similar lot size (3,125 vs 3,125 sqft)
    $171,000
  • 542 N Troy St, Chicago, IL 60612
    1,146 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1892 | Similar size (1,146 vs 1,156 sqft); Similar age (1892 vs 1894); Similar lot size (3,175 vs 3,125 sqft)
    $160,000
  • 434 N Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
    1,169 sqft | $122/sqft | built 1898 | Similar size (1,169 vs 1,156 sqft); Similar age (1898 vs 1894); Similar lot size (3,125 vs 3,125 sqft)
    $143,160
  • 538 N Monticello Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
    1,171 sqft | $146/sqft | built 1898 | Similar size (1,171 vs 1,156 sqft); Similar age (1898 vs 1894); Similar lot size (3,125 vs 3,125 sqft)
    $171,000
  • 4653 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60644
    1,200 sqft | $97/sqft | built 1893 | Similar size (1,200 vs 1,156 sqft); Similar age (1893 vs 1894); Similar lot size (3,025 vs 3,125 sqft)
    $116,700

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

Up 275.2% in 2026 from 2024.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$170,000+$124,690+275.2%
2024$45,310+$8,590+23.4%
2023$36,720$00.0%
2022$36,720$00.0%
2021$36,720+$100.0%
2020$36,710——
6-year total+$133,290+363.1%