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1521 W RACE AVE

CHICAGO, IL 60622
0
Baths
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,106 (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.$110,713 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,688
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,129
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$442,852

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.38
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.
70
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
69
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.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.Commercial (General)
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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

E
Otis Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Wells Community Academy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Chicago Public School District 299

Neighborhood · ZIP 60622These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.45%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,187
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,085 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,856
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159,352
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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%

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How this home compares

1521 W Race 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Chicago 60622
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Chicago 60622

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chicago 60622.

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 3,136 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 1521 W Race Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest TownChicago 60622Cook County
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac77% of homes92% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than197940% of homes51% of homes76% of homes

About 1521 W Race Ave

When was 1521 W Race Ave, Chicago, IL built?

1521 W Race Ave, Chicago, IL was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

What schools serve 1521 W Race Ave, Chicago, IL?

1521 W Race Ave, Chicago, IL is assigned to Otis Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Wells Community Academy High School (high), rated F. All sit in Chicago Public School District 299. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1521 W Race Ave, Chicago, IL compare to other homes in Chicago 60622?

Among the 14,352 homes in Chicago 60622, its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 3,136 ft²) and it is newer than 51% of them (1979 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1521 W Race Ave, Chicago, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 1521 W Race Ave, Chicago, IL was $5,106. The county assessed it at $110,713.

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