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809 E 42ND PL

CHICAGO, IL 60653
6
Beds
5
Baths
4,650 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.
2,113 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1896
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$870 (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.$3,579 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$383
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,196
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,576
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,790

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.42
37
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.
68
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
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.7 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.0.05
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.Hot Water
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

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

E
Fuller Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Phillips Academy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Chicago Public School District 299

Neighborhood · ZIP 60653These 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.178
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,744
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,487 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,189
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,481
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

809 E 42nd Pl 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 96% of homes in Cook County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Cook County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Chicago 60653

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chicago 60653.

Living area4,650 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,110 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size2,113 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1896
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 809 E 42nd Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOaklandChicago 60653Cook County
Living areabigger than4,650 ft²89% of homes89% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,113 ft²15% of homes11% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than189618% of homes33% of homes5% of homes

About 809 E 42nd Pl

How big is 809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL?

809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,650 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL built?

809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL was built in 1896, making it 130 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL?

809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL is assigned to Fuller Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Phillips 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 809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL compare to other homes in Chicago 60653?

Among the 6,034 homes in Chicago 60653, it is bigger than 89% of them (4,650 ft² against a typical 2,110 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (2,113 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1896 against a typical 1944). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 809 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL was $870. The county assessed it at $3,579.

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