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Last sold for $176,000 on Jan 17, 2006

6809 S CARPENTER ST

CHICAGO, IL 60621
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,680 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.
1893
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$176,000 · Jan 17, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$38 (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.$11,001 (2025)
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.$11,001
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
49
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 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)
CountyCOOK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1895
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Wentworth Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Robeson High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

6809 S Carpenter 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Cook County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Chicago 60621

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

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,986 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size3,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,136 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1893
OlderTypical 1901Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 6809 S Carpenter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEnglewoodChicago 60621Cook County
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²59% of homes40% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,125 ft²22% of homes15% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than189320% of homes37% of homes4% of homes

About 6809 S Carpenter St

When did 6809 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL last sell?

6809 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL last sold on Jan 17, 2006 for $176,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 6809 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL?

6809 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 6809 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL built?

6809 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL was built in 1893, making it 133 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6809 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL?

6809 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL is assigned to Wentworth Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Robeson High School (high). All sit in Chicago Public School District 299. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6809 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL compare to other homes in Chicago 60621?

Among the 5,968 homes in Chicago 60621, it is bigger than 40% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,986 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (3,125 ft² against a typical 3,136 ft²) and it is newer than 37% of them (1893 against a typical 1901). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 6809 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 6809 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL was $38. The county assessed it at $11,001.

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