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5231 S RACINE AVE

CHICAGO, IL 60609
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,011 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.
3,125 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1899
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

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$42,000
FIRST KEYSTONE FSB · recorded May 10, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$11,001 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$938
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,063
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,499
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,010

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.46
48
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
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.12 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)
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.0.07
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

Transaction History(1)

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
Sherman Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Tilden Career Community Academy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

How this home compares

5231 S Racine Ave 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 71% of homes in Cook County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Cook County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Chicago 60609

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

Living area2,011 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size3,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,093 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1903Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 5231 S Racine Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew CityChicago 60609Cook County
Living areabigger than2,011 ft²62% of homes61% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,125 ft²49% of homes51% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than189946% of homes46% of homes6% of homes

About 5231 S Racine Ave

How big is 5231 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL?

5231 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,011 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 5231 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL built?

5231 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5231 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL?

5231 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL is assigned to Sherman 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 5231 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL compare to other homes in Chicago 60609?

Among the 12,131 homes in Chicago 60609, it is bigger than 61% of them (2,011 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (3,125 ft² against a typical 3,093 ft²) and it is newer than 46% of them (1899 against a typical 1903). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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