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1617 W RASCHER AVE

CHICAGO, IL 60640
18
Beds
0
Baths
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.$32,507 (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.$161,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,601
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$116,199
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,618,000

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.35
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.
67
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.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Amundsen High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Chappell Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Chicago Public School District 299

Neighborhood · ZIP 60640These 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.156
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.66,085
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19,189 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,288
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,694
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

1617 W Rascher 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 smaller lot than 82% of homes in Chicago 60640
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Andersonville

How it measures up in Chicago 60640

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chicago 60640.

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 1617 W Rascher Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAndersonvilleChicago 60640Cook County
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac52% of homes18% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than192885% of homes51% of homes25% of homes

About 1617 W Rascher Ave

When did 1617 W Rascher Ave, Chicago, IL last sell?

1617 W Rascher Ave, Chicago, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1617 W Rascher Ave, Chicago, IL?

1617 W Rascher Ave, Chicago, IL has 18 bedrooms and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1617 W Rascher Ave, Chicago, IL built?

1617 W Rascher Ave, Chicago, IL was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1617 W Rascher Ave, Chicago, IL?

1617 W Rascher Ave, Chicago, IL is assigned to Amundsen High School (high), rated D; Chappell Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Chicago Public School District 299. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1617 W Rascher Ave, Chicago, IL compare to other homes in Chicago 60640?

Among the 14,964 homes in Chicago 60640, its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1928 against a typical 1927). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1617 W Rascher Ave, Chicago, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1617 W Rascher Ave, Chicago, IL was $32,507. The county assessed it at $161,800.

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