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Last sold for $359,000 on Apr 22, 1999

268 8TH ST

WHEELING, IL 60090
12
Beds
6
Baths
5,400 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
24
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$359,000 · Apr 22, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,461 (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.$68,678 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,798
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$58,068
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$686,780

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.
12
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
67
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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Jack London Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Eugene Field Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Wheeling High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21

Neighborhood · ZIP 60090These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,199
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,783 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,947
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,717
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

268 8th 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Wheeling 60090
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Cook County
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Wheeling 60090

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wheeling 60090.

Living area5,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,372 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 268 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWheeling 60090Cook County
Living areabigger than5,400 ft²98% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac49% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than197849% of homes75% of homes

About 268 8th St

When did 268 8th St, Wheeling, IL last sell?

268 8th St, Wheeling, IL last sold on Apr 22, 1999 for $359,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 268 8th St, Wheeling, IL?

268 8th St, Wheeling, IL has 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5,400 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 268 8th St, Wheeling, IL built?

268 8th St, Wheeling, IL was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 268 8th St, Wheeling, IL?

268 8th St, Wheeling, IL is assigned to Jack London Middle School (middle), rated B-; Eugene Field Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Wheeling High School (high), rated B. All sit in Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 268 8th St, Wheeling, IL compare to other homes in Wheeling 60090?

Among the 11,586 homes in Wheeling 60090, it is bigger than 98% of them (5,400 ft² against a typical 1,372 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1978 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 268 8th St, Wheeling, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 268 8th St, Wheeling, IL was $19,461. The county assessed it at $68,678.

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