West Chicago Township Cook County Property Tax Appeal Results: Success Rate by Property Type and Assessed Value Changes
Feb
13
In West Chicago Township, 17.8% of appeals reviewed resulted in a Change, meaning the assessed value was adjusted. The average assessed value moved from $145,237 proposed to $130,028 final (about $15,210 lower). Success rates varied widely by property type, which matters because different properties often need different evidence to win. Cook County Tax Appeals tracks these township-level patterns to help Cook County owners understand when an appeal may be worth it.
West Chicago Township Property Tax Appeals in Cook County: What the Success Rate and Value Changes Tell Owners
West Chicago Township Key Metrics at a Glance
Metric | Result |
Total appeals analyzed | 15,770 |
Successful appeals (Change) | 2,808 |
Overall appeal success rate | 17.8% |
Average proposed assessed value | $145,237 |
Average final assessed value | $130,028 |
Summary prepared by Cook County Tax Appeals.
What West Chicago Township Appeal Results Show
When property owners appeal in Cook County, the goal is simple: correct an assessment that seems too high or is based on the wrong property details. These West Chicago Township results show how often appeals led to a Change and how outcomes differed by property type.
A key point: results are not “one size fits all.” A condo appeal can behave very differently from a small apartment building or a commercial property. That is why Cook County Tax Appeals focuses on clear, property-type trends that owners can actually use.
West Chicago Township Overall Appeal Success Rate
In this West Chicago Township review, 2,808 appeals ended in a Change out of 15,770 total appeals. That is an overall success rate of 17.8%.
What counts as a successful appeal here?
Change = the assessed value was adjusted
No Change = the assessed value stayed the same
Even when the overall percentage feels modest, the “right” appeal often comes down to the basics: whether the assessed value fits the property, and whether the evidence is strong and relevant.
West Chicago Township Success Rate by Property Class
Cook County uses property class codes to group properties by type and structure. The Cook County Assessor explains that class codes reflect things like a property’s use, size, and building type.
Here is what the main West Chicago Township class groups in the results generally represent (with common examples):
Residential and condo categories
1-00: Vacant land
2-03 / 2-05 / 2-06 / 2-07: Single-family homes (varies by home size, age, and stories)
2-11: Small apartment buildings with 2 to 6 units
2-99: Residential condominium units
2-12 (if present): Small mixed-use buildings with 6 units or less
Larger apartments and mixed-use
3-15: Apartment buildings (7+ units, certain building style categories)
3-18: Mixed-use buildings with apartments plus commercial space, typically larger (7+ units or over 20,000 sq ft)
Commercial and industrial
5-17: One-story commercial buildings
5-91: Commercial buildings over three stories
5-92: Two or three-story buildings containing retail and or commercial space
5-93: Industrial buildings
5-99: Commercial condominium units
5-97: Special commercial structures
What the West Chicago Township success rates looked like (high level)
Some commercial and industrial categories posted much higher Change rates than most residential categories.
Condo-heavy categories showed lower Change rates in this set, even with high appeal volume.
A few categories had large sample sizes, which means they heavily shape the township’s overall success rate.
Chart reference:
Cook County Tax Appeals regularly reviews these class-by-class patterns because they can hint at what evidence tends to work best for each property type.
West Chicago Township Assessed Value Changes Explained
The average assessed value in this review moved from:
$145,237 proposed to $130,028 final
That is about $15,210 lower on average.
Why this matters to owners:
Your assessed value is one of the key inputs used to calculate property taxes.
When an appeal results in a Change, it can reduce the value your taxes are based on.
Even if two neighbors have similar homes, small differences in size, condition, or classification can impact assessed value, which is why it is worth double-checking.
Cook County also notes that appeals can address assessment, classification, or exemptions, depending on what looks wrong.
What These West Chicago Township Results Mean for Property Owners
If you own property in West Chicago Township, these results point to a few practical takeaways:
Property type matters. A condo appeal and a commercial appeal do not usually behave the same way.
The “best” appeal is specific. The strongest appeals tend to focus on clear issues like market value support, errors in property details, or misclassification.
Timing matters. Appeal windows are limited, and reassessment timing affects when values show up on tax bills. For example, the Cook County Assessor noted West Chicago Township homeowners were mailed reassessment notices on May 20, 2024, with a filing deadline of June 20, 2024, and those values would be reflected on 2025 tax bills.
Cook County Tax Appeals helps owners translate these patterns into next steps, without making the process feel confusing.
West Chicago Township Property Tax Appeal FAQ
1) What is a “successful” property tax appeal in West Chicago Township?
In this summary, a successful appeal means the result was Change, which indicates the assessed value was adjusted.
2) What property types do Cook County property tax appeals cover?
Cook County allows appeals for major categories including vacant land, residential, larger apartment buildings, not-for-profit properties, and commercial/industrial.
3) What does my Cook County property class code mean?
Your class code describes the general property type (like single-family, condo, small apartment building, commercial, or industrial). The Cook County Assessor provides definitions and examples, including common codes like 2-03 and 2-11.
4) How do I know if my assessed value looks too high?
A good starting point is to compare your estimated value with recent nearby sales of similar properties and confirm your property details are accurate (square footage, building type, unit count, and so on). If the gap looks meaningful, an appeal may be worth reviewing.
Conclusion
West Chicago Township’s appeal outcomes show an overall 17.8% Change rate, with meaningful differences by property type. On average, assessed values moved lower from $145,237 proposed to $130,028 final. If your property’s assessment feels out of line, it is worth checking whether your property type tends to see Changes and whether your value is supported by the market. Cook County Tax Appeals is a trusted Cook County resource for making sense of these township trends.
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