Property Sales Data: City Wide

We are pleased to bring you important data showing current prices and historical appreciation for every neighborhood of Chicago for Single-Family Homes, Condo / Town Homes and, of course, 2- to 4-Flats .

Neighborhood Maps

Click here to view a list of master maps of Chicago neigborhoods (it shows the 77 major neighborhoods that Chicago is divided into).

> Neighborhood Maps of Chicago's 77 Census Tracts

Best Real Estate Shopping Maps

Actually, our FAVORITE maps are the ones you will find below: which break Chicago into 25 sections--each with all "L" and Metra stops and individual neighborhood names. With each map being 8 1/2 by 11 in size, we think you will quickly see why we recommend them:

> Chicago in 25 sections

Analysis of Real Estate Trends

Where is the market headed? We don't have a crystal ball but can provide a link to what we think is the best regularly updated report on national real estate trends, the quarterly Economic and Real Estate Trends from the people who issue PMI. Their report includes commentary on the national economy and regional housing price trends, and a ranking of risk for the 50 most populated metropolitan areas. They see Chicago as being in a low category for risk of prices dropping in the future.

> Current Quarterly Report from PMI

And scroll down to where it says
"Download PMI's Economic and Real Estate Trends (ERET) report. [PDF]"

Why do they see Chicago so strong? We have NOT had the hyperinflation in housing prices like the west coast and Florida. We are still, by comparative standards, an affordable area to live in--and all indications are that we have a strong job market.

Neigborhood Data

Do you want to learn more about Chicago's neighborhoods in general? Here are some fun (and useful) links to check out:

Wikipedia (best for desciptions of each neighborhood):

wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_neighborhoods

For great links by area OR “L” line:

centerstagechicago.com/virtual-el/

For school boundaries in Chicago:

http://schoollocator.cps.k12.il.us/

For a handy chart of Chicago phone #'s (gas, electric, etc.):

Chicago Community Services PHONE NUMBERS

Census Data

The Federal Government provides amazing information about any specific address you want to check out. Click below: :

> Explanation ("FFIEC geocoding")

> WEBSITE for FFIEC data

Crime Data

Did you know that the City of Chicago maintains a data base on all reported crimes? Citizen ICAM enables you to search the Chicago Police Department's database of reported crime. You will be able to see maps, graphs, and tables of reported crime. Data is refreshed daily, however, the most recent information is back-dated 7 days from today's date. The log-in screen can be found at:

> City of Chicago CRIME data

Details about specific properties

If you want more details about any one property, you may want to check the Cook County Assessor's office or the City of Chicago online zoning map:

Or, for more specifics about individual properties, you can also check out http://www.newschicago.org/.

Neighborhood Boundaries

To learn the boundaries of some 150 neigborhoods in Chicago, click on this linK:

Chicago Neighorhood Boundaries

Property Sales Data: City Wide We are pleased to bring you important data showing current prices and historical appreciation for every neighborhood of Chicago for Single-Family Homes, Condo / Town Homes and, of course, 2- to 4-Flats .