Island Lake, Illinois Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Island Lake, Illinois
The city of Island Lake has 1,399 properties with a cumulative value of $270.1M. This accounts for 0.38% of all real estate value in Lake County. Property taxes in Island Lake totaled $7.5M across these properties, with an average homeowner paying $5,395 in taxes compared to the county average of $8,841. The average property tax rate in Island Lake is 2.78%, slightly higher than the county average of 2.73%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is determined by the local assessor.
In Illinois, property taxes are based on the value of the property as of January 1st. Property owners have the option to appeal their property taxes between June and December, or within 30 days of when the notices are published. Property tax bills are issued on February 1st and July 1st, with the first installment due on June 1st in Cook County. This first installment is estimated at 55% of the prior year's tax bill, with taxes paid in arrears.
Updated November 01, 2023
Important Links | |
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Lake Recorder | (440) 350-2510 |
Lake Assessor | (847) 377-2050 |
Lake Assessor | (219) 755-3100 |
Lake Assessor | (406) 896-4000 |
Important Dates | |
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Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | June - December or 30 days after notices are published |
Property Tax Bills Issued: | February 1st and July 1st |
Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | June, Two installments but due dates may vary by county March 1st, Cook County - 1st half installment, estimated at 55% of prior year tax bill with taxes paid in arrears. |
Real Property Tax Bill Due (2nd of #): | September, Two installments but due dates may vary by county August 1, Cook County - 2nd half installment - TARGETED but may be delayed - due 30 days after being issued. Reconciled installment using the BOR certified AV, actual local tax rate, and final state equalization factor, less the estimated 1st installment with taxes paid in arrears |
Available Exemptions | |
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Senior | Available |
Disabled | Available |
Homestead | Available |
Veteran | Available |
Solar/Wind | Available |
Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Island Lake, Illinois
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Island Lake, Illinois
Island Lake property taxes are slightly higher than the average for Lake County, with an average rate of 2.78%. This is due to the higher home values in the area, which are reflected in the higher property tax rate. However, the rates do vary across ZIP codes, with the highest effective property tax rate being 2.78% in the 60042 ZIP code. This is likely due to the higher home values in this area compared to other ZIP codes in Island Lake.
Overall, Island Lake property taxes are slightly higher than the average for Lake County, but the rates do vary across ZIP codes. This is due to the differences in home values by ZIP code, with the highest effective property tax rate being 2.78% in the 60042 ZIP code. Despite the higher rates, Island Lake remains a desirable place to live due to its excellent schools, parks, and other amenities.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Island Lake, Illinois. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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60042 | $114,018 | $146,883 | $179,304 | $234,876 | $284,670 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Island Lake, Illinois.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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60042 | $2,797 | $3,933 | $5,058 | $6,690 | $8,288 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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60042 | 2.45% | 2.68% | 2.82% | 2.85% | 2.91% |
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Real Estate Values in Island Lake, Illinois
Average Home Value in Island Lake, Illinois
Last updated: November 2023
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Housing Expenses in Island Lake, Illinois
Housing expenses are a major part of the average household budget in the state. In fact, housing expenses account for nearly one-third of total expenses for the average household. As inflation continues, housing expenses continue to rise, eating up an ever-increasing portion of the household budget. Property taxes are the second largest component of housing expenses for the average property owner in the state, making up a significant portion of the total housing expenses. As housing expenses continue to rise, it is important for households to budget carefully and plan for the future to ensure they can afford their housing expenses.
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