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Last sold for $189,000 on Apr 19, 2005

5143 N EAST RIVER RD

CHICAGO, IL 60656
1.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 197773 floors29 units985–1,000 ft²
$6.5M
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.
$226K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$248
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+2.5%vs the Chicago ZIP median sale $/ft² ($242)

Sales Performance

$218K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
—
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
2
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
6.9%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+2.2%per yeartypical hold 4.7 yrsfrom 25 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19982001200520092012201720222026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19982001200520092012201720222026

49 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.

Studio
23 units
2 bed
6 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.

$186K–$186K
1 unit
$215K–$220K
7 units
$220K–$227K
16 units
$229K–$237K
4 units
$255K–$255K
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.38%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.7%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.15.4 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.61%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$220,698
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$2,465
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 355May 21, 2026$220,500Unit 152Jan 26, 2026$215,000Unit 258EJun 17, 2024$225,000Unit 357Sep 21, 2023$185,000Unit 258EAug 16, 2022$187,500Unit 259Aug 8, 2022$169,000Unit 151Apr 14, 2022$181,000Unit 254Sep 8, 2021$165,000Unit 253Apr 19, 2019$155,000Unit 151Apr 10, 2019$155,000

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

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,465 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$18,661 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,226
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,435
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,999
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$186,610

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
10
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.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
62
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.49
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Dirksen Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Taft High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Chicago Public School District 299

Neighborhood · ZIP 60656These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.129
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,354
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,394 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,617
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,874
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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.

5143 N East River Rd
$227K
5143 N East River Rd # 149a
$227K
5143 N East River Rd # 150
$186K
5143 N East River Rd # 151
2 bd · 1.5 ba
$220K
5143 N East River Rd # 152
2 bd · 1.5 ba
$226K
5143 N East River Rd # 153
$215K
5143 N East River Rd # 154
$218K
5143 N East River Rd # 156
$217K
5143 N East River Rd Unit 157
$218K
5143 N East River Rd # 158e
$220K
5143 N East River Rd # 249
$231K
5143 N East River Rd Unit 251
2 bd · 2 ba · 985 ft²
$237K
5143 N East River Rd Unit 252
$227K
5143 N East River Rd Unit 253
$226K
5143 N East River Rd # 254
$229K
5143 N East River Rd # 255
$227K
5143 N East River Rd # 256
$232K
5143 N East River Rd # 257
$227K
5143 N East River Rd # 258e
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,000 ft²
$255K
5143 N East River Rd # 259
$221K
5143 N East River Rd Unit 260
$227K
5143 N East River Rd Unit 351
$226K
5143 N East River Rd Unit 353
2 bd · 2 ba
$218K
5143 N East River Rd # 354c
$215K
5143 N East River Rd # 355
$227K
5143 N East River Rd # 356
2 bd · 1.5 ba
$221K
5143 N East River Rd # 357
$223K
5143 N East River Rd # 358e
$222K
5143 N East River Rd Unit 360
$226K
5143 N East River Rd # 7359
$227K

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

About 5143 N East River Rd

How many units are in 5143 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL?

5143 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL has 29 residential units across 73 floors, built in 1977, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 5143 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 29 units at 5143 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL is $226,211. That works out to $248 per square foot. Units run from 985 to 1,000 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 5143 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL expensive for Chicago?

Units at 5143 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL carry a median of $248 per square foot, 2% above the Chicago median of $242 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 5143 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL?

2 units at 5143 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL sold in the last 12 months, out of 49 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 6.9% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $218K.

Have units at 5143 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL appreciated?

Across 25 repeat sales of the same unit, 5143 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL returned a median 2.2% 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 4.7 years.

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