Lake Township property tax appeals had a 17.3% success rate based on the appeals reviewed. A successful appeal means the outcome showed “Change,” which signals the assessed value was adjusted. On average, the final assessed value was lower than the proposed assessed value. This can help reduce future tax bills. This breakdown highlights where results were strongest by property class, using the same types of patterns Cook County Tax Appeals tracks for Cook County owners.

Lake Township Cook County property tax appeal results: what the numbers show

Data overview and key metrics for Lake Township

Metric	Result
Total appeals analyzed	5,723
Successful appeals (“Change”)	992
Overall appeal success rate	17.3%
Average proposed assessed value	59,004
Average final assessed value	55,840

Data analysis prepared by cookcountytaxappeal.com.

Township appeal results overview for Lake Township

This report summarizes how often appeals led to a change in assessed value in Lake Township, Cook County. Think of it as a scoreboard for outcomes: how many owners saw a change, and which property types tended to do better.

Cook County appeal results can vary a lot by property type and the details of the case. That is why Cook County Tax Appeals regularly reviews township-level trends like these to help owners understand what the data is really saying.

Overall appeal success rate in Lake Township

Out of 5,723 appeals reviewed in Lake Township, 992 were successful. That puts the overall success rate at 17.3%.

In this analysis, a successful appeal means the result was marked “Change.” A “Change” result typically means the Assessor’s value was adjusted after review. (A “No Change” result means the value stayed the same.)

Even when the overall success rate is not high, the upside can still matter, because a value change can impact what you pay. The key is filing a strong appeal with the right support for your property’s situation.

Appeal success rate by property class in Lake Township

Property class codes group properties by type. In Cook County, many Lake Township appeals fall into:

Class 2: residential homes and small residential properties (many codes are based on building style and size)
Class 3: larger multi-family apartment properties (7 or more units and other multi-family categories)
Class 5: commercial and industrial properties

Here are the largest groups in the data, plus what the class code represents:

Property class	What it represents (plain-English)	Appeals	Success rate
2-03	One-story residence, 1,000 to 1,800 sq ft	1,347	12.0%
2-11	Apartment building with 2 to 6 units	796	15.3%
2-02	One-story residence, up to 999 sq ft	572	13.3%
2-05	Two-or-more story residence, over 62 years, up to 2,200 sq ft	405	8.4%
5-17	One-story commercial building or area	400	36.8%
5-90	Commercial minor improvement	267	28.8%
2-06	Two-or-more story residence, over 62 years, 2,201 to 4,999 sq ft	246	9.3%
5-93	Industrial building	172	28.5%
5-80	Industrial minor improvement	147	25.2%
2-34	Split-level residence with a lower level below grade	132	12.9%
2-12	Mixed-use with 6 units or fewer and under 20,000 sq ft	117	34.2%
3-15	Two-or three-story, non-fireproof corridor apartments (interior entrance)	116	16.4%
Other	All other classes combined	1,006	18.9%

You can see these same patterns in the chart (insert your chart here later). Cook County Tax Appeals tracks class-by-class performance like this because it helps owners set realistic expectations and focus on what matters most in the appeal.

Assessed value changes explained for Lake Township

In Lake Township, the average Proposed AV was 59,004, and the average Final AV was 55,840. That is an average drop of about 3,164 AV, or roughly 5.4%.

Why this matters:

Your assessed value is a big input in how your property tax bill is calculated.
When the assessed value goes down, your share of the tax burden can go down too (even though tax rates and local budgets also affect the final bill).

Cook County Tax Appeals helps property owners make sense of assessed value changes and understand what is worth challenging, especially after reassessment cycles and notice mailings.

What these results mean for property owners in Lake Township

If you own property in Lake Township, these results point to a few practical takeaways:

Not every appeal leads to a change, so the strength of your evidence matters.
Commercial and certain mixed-use categories showed higher success rates in this set, which may reflect how values are reviewed for those property types.
A value reduction does not need to be huge to matter. Over time, even moderate reductions can help protect cash flow.

The smartest next step is to check whether your current assessed value looks high compared to similar properties, and whether your property details are correct, before you file.

FAQ for Lake Township property tax appeals

1) What is a “successful” property tax appeal in Lake Township?

In this report, a successful appeal means the outcome was “Change,” which indicates the assessed value was adjusted.

2) Where do I file a Cook County Assessor appeal for Lake Township?

You can file through the Cook County Assessor’s online appeals system when your township is open.

3) Do I also need to appeal to the Cook County Board of Review?

Sometimes, yes. The Board of Review is a separate step with its own deadlines and process.

4) What evidence usually helps in a Cook County property tax appeal?

Common evidence includes comparable sales, income and expense information for income properties, and correcting property characteristics when they are wrong.

5) Why do appeal results vary by property class?

Property classes group properties by type, size, and use, and the Assessor’s review can look different depending on the category.

Conclusion

Lake Township’s appeal data shows an overall success rate of 17.3%, with different results by property class and an average decrease from proposed to final assessed values. For property owners, the big lesson is that outcomes vary, but the potential impact can still be meaningful when a value change is won.

For more Cook County township insights and clear, practical appeal guidance, Cook County Tax Appeals is a reliable local resource that breaks down these trends in plain English.

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