In Hyde Park Township, 961 of 4,963 appeals ended with a change, for an overall success rate of 19.4%. Residential classes made up most appeals, but several commercial property classes posted much higher win rates. On average, final assessed values came in lower than proposed values, showing that appeals can matter when an assessment looks too high.

Hyde Park Township Cook County Property Tax Appeal Results

Hyde Park Township data overview and key metrics

Metric	Hyde Park Township result
Total appeals analyzed	4,963
Successful appeals	961
Overall appeal success rate	19.4%
Average proposed assessed value	$71,501
Average final assessed value	$66,455

Hyde Park Township appeal results overview

This review looks at how property tax appeals turned out across Hyde Park Township in 2025. It covers residential, multifamily, vacant land, commercial, industrial, and incentive property classes.

In Cook County, different property classes follow different assessment rules and appeal patterns, which is why township-level results can vary significantly by property type. Official Cook County guidance explains that appeals can apply across vacant land, residential, apartment, not-for-profit, and commercial or industrial property categories, with class codes used to further define property types.

For Hyde Park Township, the overall picture was mixed. Most appeals did not lead to a change, but nearly 1 in 5 did. Residential classes drove most of the volume, while some commercial classes had much stronger success rates.

Overall appeal success rate in Hyde Park Township

A successful appeal here means the outcome was marked “Change.” Using that rule, 961 of 4,963 appeals were successful, resulting in a 19.4% success rate.

Most appeals did not produce a change, but a meaningful share did. Even with a moderate success rate, a successful appeal can reduce assessed value enough to impact future tax bills. This makes it important to review assessments carefully before deciding whether to file.

Appeal success rate by property class in Hyde Park Township

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Cook County property classes represent different property types:

Class 1: Vacant land
Class 2: Residential property
Class 3: Larger apartment and multifamily property
Class 5: Commercial and industrial property

Key patterns in Hyde Park Township:

Class 2-99 (residential condominiums): 1,365 appeals, 14.0% success rate
Class 2-11 (2–6 unit apartments): 948 appeals, 17.3% success rate
Class 3-15 (multifamily apartments): 307 appeals, 18.2% success rate
Class 5-17 (one-story commercial): 180 appeals, 58.3% success rate
Class 5-90 (commercial minor improvements): 104 appeals, 47.1% success rate

Most common property classes

Property class	What it represents	Appeals	Success rate
2-99	Residential condominium	1,365	14.0%
2-11	Apartment building, 2–6 units	948	17.3%
2-03	One-story residence (1,000–1,800 sq ft)	361	13.6%
3-15	Multifamily apartments	307	18.2%
2-06	Larger older residential homes	189	18.0%
5-17	One-story commercial buildings	180	58.3%
2-10	Row house or townhome	173	16.8%
1-00	Vacant land	141	15.6%
5-90	Commercial minor improvement	104	47.1%
2-95	Individual townhomes	97	18.6%

The chart focuses on property classes with at least 10 appeals to ensure meaningful comparisons.

Assessed value changes explained in Hyde Park Township

Average proposed assessed value: $71,501
Average final assessed value: $66,455

This represents:

Average reduction: $5,046
Percentage decrease: ~7.1%
Total reduction across dataset: ~$25.0 million

Since property taxes are tied to assessed value, reductions can directly impact tax liability. While not every appeal succeeds, successful ones can result in meaningful savings.

What these results mean for property owners

Three key takeaways:

1. Appeals are not guaranteed wins
Most appeals did not result in changes.

2. Property class matters
Commercial properties saw significantly higher success rates than residential classes.

3. Value reductions can still be meaningful
Even with a modest success rate, successful appeals can lower tax burdens.

FAQ about Hyde Park Township property tax appeals

What is the success rate?
19.4% of appeals resulted in a change.

Which property class performed best?
Class 5-17 (one-story commercial buildings) at 58.3% among high-volume categories.

Do condo appeals succeed often?
Class 2-99 had a 14.0% success rate, below the township average.

When can I file an appeal?
Appeal windows vary each year. Check with the Cook County Assessor or Board of Review.

Where can I learn more?
Visit Cook County Tax Appeals for insights and appeal guidance.

Conclusion

Hyde Park Township recorded 4,963 appeals, with 961 successful outcomes and a 19.4% success rate. Final assessed values were lower than proposed values on average, and commercial properties significantly outperformed residential ones in appeal success.

The key takeaway is that results depend heavily on property class and supporting evidence. A careful review of your assessment can make a meaningful difference.

If you want to see whether your property may be overassessed, visit:
Cook County Tax Appeals

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