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11947 S HARLEM AVE

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
0
Baths
4,004 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$31,335 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$102,102 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$83,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,852
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$102,102
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$408,408

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.37
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.
71
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
74
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.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.High Rise
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.76
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Independence Jr High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Chippewa Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · 1.6 mi
H
Alan B. Shepard High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Palos Heights School District 128

Neighborhood · ZIP 60463These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,154
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,399 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,295
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,130
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%

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How this home compares

11947 S Harlem Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Palos Heights 60463
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Cook County
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Palos Heights 60463

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palos Heights 60463.

Living area4,004 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,839 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.76 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 11947 S Harlem Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalos Heights 60463Cook County
Living areabigger than4,004 ft²98% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.76 ac75% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than199279% of homes84% of homes

About 11947 S Harlem Ave

When did 11947 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL last sell?

11947 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 11947 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL?

11947 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL has 4,004 square feet of living space and a 0.76-acre lot.

When was 11947 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL built?

11947 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a high rise home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 11947 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL?

11947 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL is assigned to Independence Jr High School (middle), rated A; Chippewa Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Alan B. Shepard High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Palos Heights School District 128. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 11947 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL compare to other homes in Palos Heights 60463?

Among the 5,832 homes in Palos Heights 60463, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,004 ft² against a typical 1,839 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.76 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1992 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 11947 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 11947 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL was $31,335. The county assessed it at $102,102.

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