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856 W 49TH PL

CHICAGO, IL 60609
0
Baths
39,000 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,659 (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.$14,883 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,036
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$847
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,883
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$59,532

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.
68
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.Industrial (General)
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
Tilden Career Community Academy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Sherman Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Chicago Public School District 299

Neighborhood · ZIP 60609These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
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.89%
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.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.68,598
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,768 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,563
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,966
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

856 W 49th 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.

  • Among the largest homes in New City
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in New City
  • Older than 85% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Chicago 60609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chicago 60609.

Living area39,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 3,093 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1903Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 856 W 49th Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew CityChicago 60609Cook County
Living areabigger than39,000 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac97% of homes95% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than191773% of homes67% of homes15% of homes

About 856 W 49th Pl

When did 856 W 49th Pl, Chicago, IL last sell?

856 W 49th Pl, Chicago, IL last sold on Mar 18, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 856 W 49th Pl, Chicago, IL?

856 W 49th Pl, Chicago, IL has 39,000 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 856 W 49th Pl, Chicago, IL built?

856 W 49th Pl, Chicago, IL was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 856 W 49th Pl, Chicago, IL?

856 W 49th Pl, Chicago, IL is assigned to Tilden Career Community Academy High School (high), rated F; Sherman Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Chicago Public School District 299. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 W 49th Pl, Chicago, IL compare to other homes in Chicago 60609?

Among the 12,131 homes in Chicago 60609, it is bigger than almost all of them (39,000 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 3,093 ft²) and it is newer than 67% of them (1917 against a typical 1903). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 856 W 49th Pl, Chicago, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 856 W 49th Pl, Chicago, IL was $1,659. The county assessed it at $14,883.

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