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1038 W Monroe St

CHICAGO, IL 60607
895 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Built 200113 units1,637–2,420 ft²
$12M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$830K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$459
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+32.6%vs the Chicago ZIP median sale $/ft² ($346)

Sales Performance

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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+2.7%per yeartypical hold 6.7 yrsfrom 8 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20042005201520172018202120232024
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20042005201520172018202120232024

17 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$714K$887K$1.1M$1.2M1,637 ft²1,794 ft²1,950 ft²2,107 ft²2,263 ft²2,420 ft²
2 bd3 bd4+ bd
2 bed
7 units
3 bed
3 units
4 bed
3 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$714K–$767K
3 units
$782K–$830K
4 units
$878K–$878K
1 unit
$1.1M–$1.1M
1 unit
$1.1M–$1.1M
2 units
$1.2M–$1.2M
2 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.77%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.15%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.5.1 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.0%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.45%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$875,976
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$13,757
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 20Jul 3, 2024$701,000Unit 24Dec 7, 2023$650,000Unit 23Mar 28, 2023$1,400,000Unit 20Jan 28, 2022$649,000Unit 19Aug 4, 2021$630,000Unit 13Aug 13, 2018$674,000Unit 12Jun 28, 2018$585,000Unit 18Jun 28, 2018$585,000Unit 23Jul 26, 2017$1,287,500Unit 20Dec 11, 2015$594,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
70
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
70
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Modern
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
W. Brown Elementary SchoolB-
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Wells Community Academy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
Skinner Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi

District: Chicago Public School District 299

Neighborhood · ZIP 60607These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.43%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,589
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14,213 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,924
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,715
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

1038 W Monroe St # 12
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,637 ft²
$755K
1038 W Monroe St Unit 13
2 bd · 3 ba · 2,048 ft²
$878K
1038 W Monroe St Unit 14
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,383 ft²
$1.1M
1038 W Monroe St # 16
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,383 ft²
$1.2M
1038 W Monroe St Unit 17
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,731 ft²
$767K
1038 W Monroe St Unit 18
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,809 ft²
$803K
1038 W Monroe St Unit 19
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,706 ft²
$830K
1038 W Monroe St Unit 20
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,998 ft²
$782K
1038 W Monroe St Unit 21
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,420 ft²
$1.1M
1038 W Monroe St Unit 22
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,390 ft²
$1.1M
1038 W Monroe St # 23
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,390 ft²
$1.2M
1038 W Monroe St Unit 24
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,674 ft²
$714K
1038 W Monroe St Unit 25
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,855 ft²
$811K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 1038 W Monroe St

How many units are in 1038 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL?

1038 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL has 13 residential units across built in 2001, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 1038 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 13 units at 1038 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL is $830,116. That works out to $459 per square foot. Units run from 1,637 to 2,420 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 1038 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL expensive for Chicago?

Units at 1038 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL carry a median of $459 per square foot, 33% above the Chicago median of $346 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 1038 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL?

0 units at 1038 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL sold in the last 12 months, out of 17 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

Have units at 1038 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL appreciated?

Across 8 repeat sales of the same unit, 1038 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL returned a median 2.7% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 6.7 years.

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