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$123,488$148 / 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 89How 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

3540 LAKE ST

LANSING, IL 60438
2
Beds
1
Baths
834 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.
2,520 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
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.

Valuation

$123K
$110K low$137K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,078 (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.$3,886 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,071
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,815
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,885
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$38,860

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.
71
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
66
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.Single Family Residence
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(2)

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
Coolidge Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Thornton Fractnl So High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Memorial Jr High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Lansing School District 158

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

3540 Lake 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 95% of homes in Cook County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Cook County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Cook County
  • Among the smallest lots in Lansing 60438
  • Older than 80% 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$386K

This home is worth more than 12% 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$123,488
CheaperTypical $192,166Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area834 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,219 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size2,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 3540 Lake St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLansing 60438Cook County
Estimated valuepricier than$123,48812% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14841% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than834 ft²10% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,520 ft²almost no homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than194920% of homes34% of homes

About 3540 Lake St

How much is 3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL is $123,488 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $109,537 to $137,439. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL last sell?

3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL last sold on Dec 17, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL?

3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 834 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL built?

3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL?

3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL is assigned to Coolidge Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Thornton Fractnl So High School (high), rated D; Memorial Jr High School (middle), rated D. All sit in Lansing School District 158. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL compare to other homes in Lansing 60438?

Among the 10,624 homes in Lansing 60438, it is worth more than 12% of them ($123,488 against a typical $192,166), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($148 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 10% of them (834 ft² against a typical 1,219 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,520 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1949 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Cook County, it is worth more than 5% 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 3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 3540 Lake St, Lansing, IL was $1,078. The county assessed it at $3,886.

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