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421 W SAINT JAMES PL

CHICAGO, IL 60614
12
Beds
4
Baths
5,544 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.
1,900 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
20
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$27,007 (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.$174,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,310
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$145,690
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$128,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,740,000

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.34
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.
69
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.
33
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)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
Alcott Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Lincoln Park High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Chicago Public School District 299

Neighborhood · ZIP 60614These 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.123
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 100.45

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.45%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.70,653
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18,662 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$141,898
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$194,221
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

421 W Saint James Pl 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 97% of homes in Cook County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Cook County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Chicago 60614

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chicago 60614.

Living area5,544 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size1,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 421 W Saint James Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLincoln ParkChicago 60614Cook County
Living areabigger than5,544 ft²86% of homes83% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,900 ft²6% of homes7% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than189011% of homes11% of homes3% of homes

About 421 W Saint James Pl

How big is 421 W Saint James Pl, Chicago, IL?

421 W Saint James Pl, Chicago, IL has 12 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 5,544 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 421 W Saint James Pl, Chicago, IL built?

421 W Saint James Pl, Chicago, IL was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 421 W Saint James Pl, Chicago, IL?

421 W Saint James Pl, Chicago, IL is assigned to Alcott Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Lincoln Park High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Chicago Public School District 299. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 421 W Saint James Pl, Chicago, IL compare to other homes in Chicago 60614?

Among the 25,357 homes in Chicago 60614, it is bigger than 83% of them (5,544 ft² against a typical 2,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (1,900 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1890 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 421 W Saint James Pl, Chicago, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 421 W Saint James Pl, Chicago, IL was $27,007. The county assessed it at $174,000.

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