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Last sold for $36,000 on Jan 24, 2013

56 W 68TH ST

CHICAGO, IL 60621
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
639 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.$36,000 · Jan 24, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$88 (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.$192 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$192
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$192
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,920

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.36
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.
71
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.Vacant Land
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Brownell Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Robeson High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Deneen Elementary SchoolD
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Chicago Public School District 299

Neighborhood · ZIP 60621These 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.177
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
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.78%
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.32%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,536
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,222 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,050
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,690
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

56 W 68th 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.

  • Among the smallest lots in Chicago 60621

How it measures up in Chicago 60621

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chicago 60621.

Lot size639 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,136 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 56 W 68th St ranks against every home in each area.
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About 56 W 68th St

When did 56 W 68th St, Chicago, IL last sell?

56 W 68th St, Chicago, IL last sold on Jan 24, 2013 for $36,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 W 68th St, Chicago, IL?

56 W 68th St, Chicago, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and a 0.15-acre lot.

What schools serve 56 W 68th St, Chicago, IL?

56 W 68th St, Chicago, IL is assigned to Brownell Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Robeson High School (high); Deneen Elementary School (middle), rated D. All sit in Chicago Public School District 299. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 56 W 68th St, Chicago, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 56 W 68th St, Chicago, IL was $88. The county assessed it at $192.

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