Cook County Value

5554 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

4 bed / 2 bath, 2,376 sqft, built 1888, in Hyde Park. Assessor market value for 2026: $850,660.

Cook County account 20142010250000

Assessor market value
$850,660
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
2,376 sqft
$358 per sqft
Year built
1888
Average quality

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Local guide: Hyde Park 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 5.0% from $895,810 in 2025 to $850,660 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $358 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Hyde Park neighborhood and ZIP 60637.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,996 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $355 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values stayed about flat on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5428 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    2,364 sqft | $385/sqft | built 1888 | Similar size (2,364 vs 2,376 sqft); Built same year (1888); Similar lot size (3,420 vs 3,450 sqft)
    $910,000
  • 5708 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
    2,390 sqft | $418/sqft | built 1893 | Similar size (2,390 vs 2,376 sqft); Similar age (1893 vs 1888); Similar lot size (3,350 vs 3,450 sqft)
    $998,790
  • 5552 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
    2,376 sqft | $411/sqft | built 1888 | Similar size (2,376 vs 2,376 sqft); Built same year (1888); Similar lot size (3,490 vs 3,450 sqft)
    $975,510
  • 5471 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    2,392 sqft | $287/sqft | built 1888 | Similar size (2,392 vs 2,376 sqft); Built same year (1888); Similar lot size (3,280 vs 3,450 sqft)
    $686,540
  • 1220 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
    2,456 sqft | $370/sqft | built 1892 | Similar size (2,456 vs 2,376 sqft); Similar age (1892 vs 1888); Similar lot size (3,430 vs 3,450 sqft)
    $908,060

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 5.0% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$850,660−$45,150−5.0%
2025$895,810−$102,170−10.2%
2024$997,980+$207,980+26.3%
2023$790,000$00.0%
2022$790,000$00.0%
2021$790,000+$123,560+18.5%
2020$666,440——
6-year total+$184,220+27.6%