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$324,793$193 / ft²
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503 W 45TH ST

CHICAGO, IL 60609
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,686 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.
2,125 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1888
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$325K
$284K low$365K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,676 (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.$22,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,275
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,725
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$220,000

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.44
43
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.
68
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.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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.0.05
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.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

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

E
A. Graham Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Tilden Career Community Academy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Chicago Public School District 299

Neighborhood · ZIP 60609These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.68,598
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,768 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,563
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,966
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

503 W 45th 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 more than 83% of homes in New City
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Cook County
  • Among the smallest lots in New City
  • Older than 98% of homes in Cook County

What homes are worth in Chicago 60609

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

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$83K$803K

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Chicago 60609.

How it measures up in Chicago 60609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chicago 60609.

Estimated value$324,793
CheaperTypical $259,154Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$193
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,686 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size2,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,093 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1888
OlderTypical 1903Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 503 W 45th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew CityChicago 60609Cook County
Estimated valuepricier than$324,79383% of homes65% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19355% of homes39% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,686 ft²49% of homes47% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,125 ft²almost no homes4% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than188825% of homes25% of homes2% of homes

About 503 W 45th St

How much is 503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL is $324,793 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $284,319 to $365,267. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL last sell?

503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL last sold on Mar 23, 1999, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL?

503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,686 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL built?

503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL was built in 1888, making it 138 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL?

503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL is assigned to A. Graham Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Tilden Career Community Academy High School (high), rated F. All sit in Chicago Public School District 299. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL compare to other homes in Chicago 60609?

Among the 12,163 homes in Chicago 60609, it is worth more than 65% of them ($324,793 against a typical $259,154), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($193 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,686 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (2,125 ft² against a typical 3,093 ft²) and it is newer than 25% of them (1888 against a typical 1903). Measured against all of Cook County, it is worth more than 48% 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 503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 503 W 45th St, Chicago, IL was $2,676. The county assessed it at $22,000.

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