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Last sold for $160,000 on Nov 8, 2024

5221 JAMES LN

CRESTWOOD, IL 60418
2.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Built 197915 floors13 units875–1,100 ft²
$2.2M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$169K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$169
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-11.2%vs the Crestwood ZIP median sale $/ft² ($190)

Sales Performance

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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+2.3%per yeartypical hold 16.1 yrsfrom 8 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19981999200420172018201920232024
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19981999200420172018201920232024

20 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$161K$170K$178K$187K875 ft²920 ft²965 ft²1,010 ft²1,055 ft²1,100 ft²
2 bd
Studio
2 units
2 bed
11 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 ft²
6 units
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,000 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
5 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$146K–$146K
2 units
$161K–$161K
1 unit
$168K–$169K
5 units
$172K–$172K
1 unit
$177K–$178K
3 units
$187K–$187K
1 unit

Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.

Floor 5
$162/ft²
Floor 15
$177/ft²

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.77%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.8%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.7.5 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.14%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.43%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$166,426
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$2,392
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

BuildingNov 8, 2024$160,000Unit 1508Mar 15, 2024$140,000Unit 1501Jan 4, 2024$150,000Unit 1509Jul 12, 2023$138,500Unit 1511Jan 6, 2023$131,000Unit 506Jul 19, 2022$124,000Unit 1505Feb 23, 2022$80,000Unit 506Dec 19, 2019$87,000Unit 1512Apr 19, 2019$103,500Unit 1512Apr 19, 2019$103,500

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,462 (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.$13,120 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$582
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,538
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,119
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,200

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.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
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.
77
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.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.35
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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.

M
Jack Hille Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Oak Forest High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Lee R Foster Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 1.8 mi

District: Bremen Community High School District 228

Neighborhood · ZIP 60418These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,529
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,708 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,790
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,988
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%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

5221 James Ln
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 ft²
$166K
5221 James Ln # 506
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 ft²
$178K
5221 James Ln Apt 1501
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 ft²
$172K
5221 James Ln Apt 1503
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 ft²
$161K
5221 James Ln Apt 1504
2 bd · 2 ba · 875 ft²
$178K
5221 James Ln # 1505
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,000 ft²
$169K
5221 James Ln # 1506
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 875 ft²
$187K
5221 James Ln Apt 1507
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 ft²
$168K
5221 James Ln Apt 1508
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 ft²
$177K
5221 James Ln # 1509
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,000 ft²
$169K
5221 James Ln Apt 1511
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 ft²
$168K
5221 James Ln Apt 1512
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 ft²
$169K
5221 James Ln # 1512
$146K
5221 James Ln # 1513
$146K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 5221 James Ln

How many units are in 5221 James Ln, Crestwood, IL?

5221 James Ln, Crestwood, IL has 13 residential units across 15 floors, built in 1979, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 5221 James Ln, Crestwood, IL worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 13 units at 5221 James Ln, Crestwood, IL is $168,725. That works out to $169 per square foot. Units run from 875 to 1,100 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 5221 James Ln, Crestwood, IL expensive for Crestwood?

Units at 5221 James Ln, Crestwood, IL carry a median of $169 per square foot, 11% below the Crestwood median of $190 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 5221 James Ln, Crestwood, IL?

0 units at 5221 James Ln, Crestwood, IL sold in the last 12 months, out of 20 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

Have units at 5221 James Ln, Crestwood, IL appreciated?

Across 8 repeat sales of the same unit, 5221 James Ln, Crestwood, IL returned a median 2.3% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 16.1 years.

What floor plans does 5221 James Ln, Crestwood, IL have?

The most common plan at 5221 James Ln, Crestwood, IL is a 2-bedroom of 1,000 square feet, repeated 6 times, with a median estimate of $168,387. TopHap identifies 2 recurring plans in the building.

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