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Last sold for $387,000 on Sep 16, 2019

956 ELDER RD

HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
8
Beds
4
Baths
4,800 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
20
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.$387,000 · Sep 16, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,569 (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.$41,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,951
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,049
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,999
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$410,000

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.37
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.
73
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.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.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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(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.

M
James Hart SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Willow School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.0 mi
H
Homewood-Flossmoor High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Homewood School District 153

Neighborhood · ZIP 60430These 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.59
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.95%
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.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,630
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,169 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,445
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,344
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

956 Elder Rd 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 Homewood 60430
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Homewood 60430

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Homewood 60430.

Living area4,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 956 Elder Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHomewood 60430Cook County
Living areabigger than4,800 ft²almost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac67% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than196560% of homes60% of homes

About 956 Elder Rd

When did 956 Elder Rd, Homewood, IL last sell?

956 Elder Rd, Homewood, IL last sold on Sep 16, 2019 for $387,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 956 Elder Rd, Homewood, IL?

956 Elder Rd, Homewood, IL has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,800 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 956 Elder Rd, Homewood, IL built?

956 Elder Rd, Homewood, IL was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 956 Elder Rd, Homewood, IL?

956 Elder Rd, Homewood, IL is assigned to James Hart School (middle), rated B+; Willow School (elementary); Homewood-Flossmoor High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Homewood School District 153. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 956 Elder Rd, Homewood, IL compare to other homes in Homewood 60430?

Among the 7,764 homes in Homewood 60430, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,800 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1965 against a typical 1961). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 956 Elder Rd, Homewood, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 956 Elder Rd, Homewood, IL was $17,569. The county assessed it at $41,000.

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