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$201,581$198 / 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 91How 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

18731 WALTER ST

LANSING, IL 60438
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,020 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$202K
$183K low$220K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,345 (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.$13,501 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,017
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,484
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$135,010

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.42
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
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.
70
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

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

H
Thornton Fractnl So High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Heritage Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi

District: Sunnybrook School District 171

Neighborhood · ZIP 60438These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.29,449
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,312 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,865
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,372
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

18731 Walter St 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 less than 82% of homes in Cook County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Lansing 60438
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Cook County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Lansing 60438

What homes are worth in Lansing 60438

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

This home
$72K$374K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Lansing 60438.

How it measures up in Lansing 60438

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lansing 60438.

Estimated value$201,581
CheaperTypical $191,416Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,224 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 18731 Walter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLansing 60438Cook County
Estimated valuepricier than$201,58156% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19886% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²26% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac89% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than195541% of homes44% of homes

About 18731 Walter St

How much is 18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL is $201,581 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $183,067 to $220,095. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL last sell?

18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL last sold on Jul 23, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL?

18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,020 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL built?

18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL?

18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL is assigned to Thornton Fractnl So High School (high), rated D; Nathan Hale Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Heritage Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Sunnybrook School District 171. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL compare to other homes in Lansing 60438?

Among the 10,603 homes in Lansing 60438, it is worth more than 56% of them ($201,581 against a typical $191,416), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($198 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 1,224 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1955 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Cook County, it is worth more than 18% 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 18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 18731 Walter St, Lansing, IL was $4,345. The county assessed it at $13,501.

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