548 W Polk St is a 4,548 square foot multi-family home on a 2,725 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Chicago data, we estimate the home's value is $834,962.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
2,725 sq ftLot Size
$184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$834,962
$5,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 14% higher than the average sale price ($732K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,824 (+2.6%)
$12,262 + $62,737
$74,999
2022
$15,426 (+2.3%)
$12,262 + $62,737
$74,999
2021
$15,082 (+24.2%)
$12,262 + $62,737
$74,999
2020
$12,144 (−1.3%)
$9,265 + $45,248
$54,513
2019
$12,306 (+1.7%)
$9,265 + $51,986
$61,251
2018
$12,099 (−4.8%)
$9,265 + $51,986
$61,251
2017
$12,710 (+7.5%)
$8,175 + $50,869
$59,044
2016
$11,826 (+9.3%)
$8,175 + $50,869
$59,044
2015
$10,819 (+9.9%)
$8,175 + $50,869
$59,044
2014
$9,840 (+2.0%)
$6,812 + $46,225
$53,037
2013
$9,646 (+1.4%)
$6,812 + $46,225
$53,037
2012
$9,517 (+428.4%)
$6,812 + $46,225
$53,037
2011
$1,801 (−0.4%)
$8,229 + $2,886
$11,115
2010
$1,809 (+4.4%)
$8,229 + $2,886
$11,115
2009
$1,733 (−43.5%)
$8,229 + $2,886
$11,115
2008
$3,070 (+1.0%)
$10,245 + $11,155
$21,400
2007
$3,039
$10,245 + $11,155
$21,400
Tax history for 548 W Polk St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,824 (+2.6%)
$12,262 + $62,737
$74,999
2022
$15,426 (+2.3%)
$12,262 + $62,737
$74,999
2021
$15,082 (+24.2%)
$12,262 + $62,737
$74,999
2020
$12,144 (−1.3%)
$9,265 + $45,248
$54,513
2019
$12,306 (+1.7%)
$9,265 + $51,986
$61,251
2018
$12,099 (−4.8%)
$9,265 + $51,986
$61,251
2017
$12,710 (+7.5%)
$8,175 + $50,869
$59,044
2016
$11,826 (+9.3%)
$8,175 + $50,869
$59,044
2015
$10,819 (+9.9%)
$8,175 + $50,869
$59,044
2014
$9,840 (+2.0%)
$6,812 + $46,225
$53,037
2013
$9,646 (+1.4%)
$6,812 + $46,225
$53,037
2012
$9,517 (+428.4%)
$6,812 + $46,225
$53,037
2011
$1,801 (−0.4%)
$8,229 + $2,886
$11,115
2010
$1,809 (+4.4%)
$8,229 + $2,886
$11,115
2009
$1,733 (−43.5%)
$8,229 + $2,886
$11,115
2008
$3,070 (+1.0%)
$10,245 + $11,155
$21,400
2007
$3,039
$10,245 + $11,155
$21,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
DS-5
Downtown Service District
The DS Downtown Service district is primarily intended to accommodate commercial and service uses that are essential for the livelihood of businesses and residents of the downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods.; The district regulations allow a mix of small-scale office, commercial services, public uses, transportation and communication services, and industrial uses. The DS district can be combined with the dash 5 bulk and density designations (see Sec. 17-4-0401).
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Manufacturing
Warehouse
Hotel / motel
Office
Library
Recreation
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BARKENBILES
Living Sq. Ft: 4,548
Building Sq. Ft: 900
# of Units: 3
# of Stories: 3
Stories Type: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,725
Acres: 0.0626
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 25
Zoning Code: 50
County Use Description: APARTMENTS 2-6
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,548
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,725 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 17163060180000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Smyth J Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Wells Community Academy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$794,000 – $961,000
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