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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 96How 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
Last sold for $174,000 on Apr 13, 2020

5253 N ROCKWELL ST

CHICAGO, IL 60625
Building report
0
Baths
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$197K
$189K low$204K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$174,000 · Apr 13, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,532 (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.$18,156 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,305
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,851
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,158
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,560

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.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
69
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.0.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Budlong Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Amundsen High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Chicago Public School District 299

Neighborhood · ZIP 60625These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.75,090
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19,281 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,876
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,110
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

5253 N Rockwell 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 91% of homes in Lincoln Square
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Chicago 60625
  • Older than 73% of homes in Cook County

What homes are worth in Chicago 60625

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

This home
$146K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Chicago 60625.

How it measures up in Chicago 60625

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chicago 60625.

Estimated value$196,852
CheaperTypical $438,000Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 5253 N Rockwell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLincoln SquareChicago 60625Cook County
Estimated valuepricier than$196,8529% of homes9% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac76% of homes81% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than192950% of homes65% of homes27% of homes

About 5253 N Rockwell St

How much is 5253 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5253 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL is $196,852 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $189,287 to $204,417. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5253 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL last sell?

5253 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL last sold on Apr 13, 2020 for $174,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 5253 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL built?

5253 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 5253 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL?

5253 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL is assigned to Budlong Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Amundsen 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 5253 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL compare to other homes in Chicago 60625?

Among the 15,119 homes in Chicago 60625, it is worth more than 9% of them ($196,852 against a typical $438,000), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1929 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Cook County, it is worth more than 18% 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 5253 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 5253 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL was $2,532. The county assessed it at $18,156.

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