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$500,480$521 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 70How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

12520 RAIL LN

PALOS PARK, IL 60464
2
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
2.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$500K
$351K low$650K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,931 (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.$32,159 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,536
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,623
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,089
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$321,590

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.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
25
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
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.
45
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.Single Family Residence
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.36
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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

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.

E
Palos West Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Palos South Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Amos Alonzo Stagg High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi

District: Palos Community Consolidated School District 118

Neighborhood · ZIP 60464These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.94%
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.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,182
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.760 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,550
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,648
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

12520 Rail Ln 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.

  • Worth more than 77% of homes in Cook County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Palos Park 60464
  • Among the smallest homes in Palos Park 60464
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Cook County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Palos Park 60464

What homes are worth in Palos Park 60464

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$254K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Palos Park 60464.

How it measures up in Palos Park 60464

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palos Park 60464.

Estimated value$500,480
CheaperTypical $530,726Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$521
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,436 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 12520 Rail Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalos Park 60464Cook County
Estimated valuepricier than$500,48044% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$521almost all homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²almost no homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.36 ac87% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than19529% of homes38% of homes

About 12520 Rail Ln

How much is 12520 Rail Ln, Palos Park, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12520 Rail Ln, Palos Park, IL is $500,480 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $350,977 to $649,983. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 12520 Rail Ln, Palos Park, IL?

12520 Rail Ln, Palos Park, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 2.36-acre lot.

When was 12520 Rail Ln, Palos Park, IL built?

12520 Rail Ln, Palos Park, IL was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12520 Rail Ln, Palos Park, IL?

12520 Rail Ln, Palos Park, IL is assigned to Palos West Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Palos South Middle School (middle), rated A+; Amos Alonzo Stagg High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Palos Community Consolidated School District 118. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12520 Rail Ln, Palos Park, IL compare to other homes in Palos Park 60464?

Among the 3,742 homes in Palos Park 60464, it is worth more than 44% of them ($500,480 against a typical $530,726), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($521 against a typical $221), it is bigger than almost none of them (960 ft² against a typical 2,436 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (2.36 ac against a typical 0.55 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1952 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Cook County, it is worth more than 77% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12520 Rail Ln, Palos Park, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 12520 Rail Ln, Palos Park, IL was $9,931. The county assessed it at $32,159.

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