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Commercial Building, Mail Order, Show Room (Non-Auto), WarehouseCommercial
Last sold for $412,500 on Jun 13, 2019

12131 S HARLEM AVE

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
0
Baths
2,828 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$412,500 · Jun 13, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$23,433 (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.$76,356 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,356
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,356
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$305,424

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.Commercial Building, Mail Order, Show Room (Non-Auto), Warehouse
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

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 · 1.1 mi
H
Alan B. Shepard High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
Chippewa Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · 1.5 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

12131 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 87% of homes in Cook County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% 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 area2,828 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,839 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 12131 S Harlem Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalos Heights 60463Cook County
Living areabigger than2,828 ft²83% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac51% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than196944% of homes64% of homes

About 12131 S Harlem Ave

When did 12131 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL last sell?

12131 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL last sold on Jun 13, 2019 for $412,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12131 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL?

12131 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL has 2,828 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 12131 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL built?

12131 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12131 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL?

12131 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL is assigned to Independence Jr High School (middle), rated A; Alan B. Shepard High School (high), rated C-; Chippewa Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Palos Heights School District 128. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12131 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 83% of them (2,828 ft² against a typical 1,839 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1969 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 12131 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 12131 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL was $23,433. The county assessed it at $76,356.

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