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Last sold for $350,000 on Feb 1, 2018

552 E NORTHWEST HWY

PALATINE, IL 60074
2
Beds
5
Baths
6,694 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Feb 1, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,987 (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.$51,032 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,532
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$510,320

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.
61
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
66
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
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.0.17
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Winston Campus Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Virginia Lake Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Palatine High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Township High School District 211

Neighborhood · ZIP 60074These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.122
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
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.35,345
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,963 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,834
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,133
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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

552 E Northwest Hwy 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Palatine 60074
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Palatine 60074
  • Older than 94% of homes in Palatine 60074

How it measures up in Palatine 60074

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palatine 60074.

Living area6,694 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.78 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 552 E Northwest Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalatine 60074Cook County
Living areabigger than6,694 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac8% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than19556% of homes44% of homes

About 552 E Northwest Hwy

When did 552 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL last sell?

552 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL last sold on Feb 1, 2018 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 552 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL?

552 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL has 2 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 6,694 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 552 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL built?

552 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 552 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL?

552 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL is assigned to Winston Campus Junior High School (middle), rated C+; Virginia Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Palatine High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Township High School District 211. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 552 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL compare to other homes in Palatine 60074?

Among the 12,587 homes in Palatine 60074, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,694 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.78 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1955 against a typical 1977). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 552 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 552 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL was $15,987. The county assessed it at $51,032.

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