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Last sold for $1,000,000 on Nov 10, 2016

850 W ADAMS ST

CHICAGO, IL 60607
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Built 190945 units2,000–4,400 ft²
$50M
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.
$1.1M
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$548
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+36.3%vs the Chicago ZIP median sale $/ft² ($402)

Sales Performance

$1.3M
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
—
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
5
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
11.1%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+3.7%per yeartypical hold 6.2 yrsfrom 71 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19992002200620092013201620212026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19992002200620092013201620212026

113 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.
$953K$1.3M$1.7M$2.1M2,000 ft²2,480 ft²2,960 ft²3,440 ft²3,920 ft²4,400 ft²
2 bd3 bd
Studio
33 units
2 bed
11 units
3 bed
1 unit
Recurring 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.
2 bd · 0 ba · 2,000 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 0 ba · 2,200 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
41 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.

$529K–$529K
9 units
$939K–$1.1M
15 units
$1.2M–$1.3M
11 units
$1.3M–$1.4M
4 units
$1.6M–$1.6M
1 unit
$1.8M–$1.8M
2 units
$2.1M–$2.1M
3 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.69%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.31%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.8.2 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.31%
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.28%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$1,007,718
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$14,115
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 P17Aug 13, 2026$1,250,000Unit 4AAug 13, 2026$1,250,000Unit P11May 28, 2026$1,000,000Unit 2EMay 28, 2026$1,000,000Unit 7CFeb 3, 2026$1,850,000Unit 2COct 5, 2023$1,300,000Unit 2DJul 17, 2023$1,161,500Unit 6FMay 9, 2023$900,000Unit P11Dec 28, 2022$815,000Unit 3EDec 28, 2022$815,000

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.$15,217 (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.$100,903 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,938
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$97,965
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,192
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,009,030

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.41
26
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.22 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.0.42
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(4)

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

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 · 1.1 mi
H
Wells Community Academy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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.

850 W Adams St
$1.2M
850 W Adams St Apt 2a
2 bd · 2,200 ft²
$1.2M
850 W Adams St Apt 2b
$985K
850 W Adams St # 2c
$1.3M
850 W Adams St Apt 2d
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,209 ft²
$1.2M
850 W Adams St # 2e
$1.1M
850 W Adams St Apt 2f
2 bd · 2,149 ft²
$1.1M
850 W Adams St # P2
$529K
850 W Adams St Apt 3a
2 bd · 2,000 ft²
$953K
850 W Adams St Apt 3b
$1.1M
850 W Adams St Apt 3c
$944K
850 W Adams St Apt 3d
$1.2M
850 W Adams St Apt 3e
$1M
850 W Adams St Apt 3f
2 bd · 2,200 ft²
$1.2M
850 W Adams St # 4a
2 bd
$1.2M
850 W Adams St # 4b
$1M
850 W Adams St # 4c
$1.4M
850 W Adams St # 4d
$1.3M
850 W Adams St Apt 4e
$1M
850 W Adams St Apt 4f
$945K
850 W Adams St Apt 5a
3 bd · 4,400 ft²
$2.1M
850 W Adams St Apt 5b
$939K
850 W Adams St Apt 5c
$1M
850 W Adams St Apt 5d
$1.3M
850 W Adams St Apt 5e
$976K
850 W Adams St Apt 5f
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,200 ft²
$1.4M
850 W Adams St Apt 6a
$2.1M
850 W Adams St Apt 6b
$943K
850 W Adams St Apt 6c
$1.4M
850 W Adams St Apt 6d
$1.3M
850 W Adams St Apt 6e
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 ft²
$1.1M
850 W Adams St # 6f
2 bd · 2,000 ft²
$1.2M
850 W Adams St Apt 7a
$1.2M
850 W Adams St Apt 7b
$1.6M
850 W Adams St Apt 7c
$2.1M
850 W Adams St # 7d
2 bd · 2 ba · 3,000 ft²
$1.8M
850 W Adams St Apt 7e
$1.2M
850 W Adams St # 7f
2 bd
$1.8M
850 W Adams St # P7
$529K
850 W Adams St # P11
$529K
850 W Adams St # P17
$529K
850 W Adams St # P24
$529K
850 W Adams St # P25
$529K
850 W Adams St # P26
$529K
850 W Adams St # P39
$529K
850 W Adams St # P44
$529K

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

About 850 W Adams St

How many units are in 850 W Adams St, Chicago, IL?

850 W Adams St, Chicago, IL has 45 residential units across built in 1909, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 850 W Adams St, Chicago, IL worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 45 units at 850 W Adams St, Chicago, IL is $1,089,186. That works out to $548 per square foot. Units run from 2,000 to 4,400 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 850 W Adams St, Chicago, IL expensive for Chicago?

Units at 850 W Adams St, Chicago, IL carry a median of $548 per square foot, 36% above the Chicago median of $402 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 850 W Adams St, Chicago, IL?

5 units at 850 W Adams St, Chicago, IL sold in the last 12 months, out of 113 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 11.1% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $1.3M.

Have units at 850 W Adams St, Chicago, IL appreciated?

Across 71 repeat sales of the same unit, 850 W Adams St, Chicago, IL returned a median 3.7% 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 6.2 years.

What floor plans does 850 W Adams St, Chicago, IL have?

The most common plan at 850 W Adams St, Chicago, IL is a 2-bedroom of 2,000 square feet, repeated 2 times, with a median estimate of $1,096,869. TopHap identifies 2 recurring plans in the building.

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