The Smartest Way to
Buy in Illinois

Search properties, analyze neighborhoods, compare schools, track crime stats, and monitor economic trends - all in one place. Make data-driven real estate decisions with insights from 6 authoritative sources.

Property Search

Search thousands of sales and rentals across all 102 Illinois counties. Filter by price, beds, baths, property type, and days on market.

Instant Valuations

Get accurate property values and rent estimates instantly. View comparable sales, price per sqft, and investment potential.

Market Analysis

Compare ZIP codes side-by-side. Track price trends, inventory levels, days on market, and calculate cash flow metrics.

Comprehensive Property Intelligence

Every property comes with deep insights from 6 authoritative data sources. Know the neighborhood before you buy.

Property Details

Complete property information including owner details, tax assessments, sale history, and property features.

Owner InfoTax HistorySale History

Demographics

Census data for every ZIP code: population, median income, home values, rent prices, and employment statistics.

PopulationIncomeEmployment

Neighborhood Amenities

28 categories of nearby amenities: restaurants, groceries, transit, parks, healthcare, fitness, and more with walkability scores.

WalkabilityTransitDining

Crime & Safety

Safety scores (0-100), crime trends, incident breakdowns by category, and 6-month trend analysis. Available for Chicago properties.

Safety ScoreCrime TrendsIncidents

Development Activity

Building permits, new business licenses, and liquor licenses. Track neighborhood development and investment activity.

PermitsBusinessesInvestment $

School Ratings

ISBE Report Card data for 5,000+ Illinois schools. Quality scores, test proficiency, improvement trends, and distance to nearest schools.

Quality ScoreProficiencyTrends

Economic Indicators

Federal Reserve data: county unemployment rates with YoY trends, Chicago metro home price index, and historical data.

UnemploymentHome PricesYoY Change

Chicago Neighborhoods

Search by 50+ Chicago neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Hyde Park. See neighborhood-specific insights and boundaries.

50+ AreasZIP MappingLocal Data

Export & Compare

Export listings to CSV, Excel, or JSON. Save searches, favorite properties, and compare markets side-by-side.

CSV/ExcelSaved SearchesFavorites

Covering All of Illinois

Property search available in all 102 counties. Enhanced data (crime, development, schools) available in major metros.

Cook County
DuPage County
Lake County
Will County
Kane County
McHenry County
Winnebago County
Madison County
St. Clair County
Champaign County
Sangamon County
Peoria County

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free and upgrade when you need more searches and features

Free

$0/mo
  • 10 searches per day
  • Property valuations
  • Rent estimates
  • Neighborhood amenities
  • School ratings
  • 10 favorites

Starter

$9.99/mo
  • 50 searches per day
  • Export to CSV
  • 5 saved searches
  • 50 favorites
  • Compare 3 ZIP codes
  • Crime & safety data
  • Development activity
POPULAR

Pro

$24.99/mo
  • Unlimited searches
  • All export formats
  • Unlimited saved searches
  • Unlimited favorites
  • Compare 5 ZIP codes
  • Census demographics
  • Economic indicators
  • Priority support

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about LakeshoreIQ

What data sources do you use?

We aggregate data from 6 authoritative sources: RentCast for property listings and valuations, U.S. Census Bureau for demographics, OpenStreetMap for neighborhood amenities, Chicago Open Data Portal for crime and development activity, Federal Reserve (FRED) for economic indicators, and Illinois State Board of Education for school ratings.

How is this different from Zillow or Redfin?

While other platforms focus on listings, we focus on neighborhood intelligence. We show you crime trends, development activity, school quality scores, walkability, economic indicators, and 28 categories of nearby amenities. You get the full picture of what it's like to actually live there - not just the property specs.

Is the data up to date?

Property listings update in real-time from MLS feeds. Crime and development data updates daily from Chicago Open Data. Economic indicators update monthly from the Federal Reserve. School ratings update annually when ISBE releases new Report Card data. Census demographics use the latest American Community Survey estimates.

What areas do you cover?

Property search is available across all 102 Illinois counties. Enhanced neighborhood data (crime statistics, development activity, building permits) is available for Chicago properties. School ratings cover 96% of Illinois schools. Economic indicators are available for the 20 largest Illinois counties.

What's included in each subscription tier?

Free gives you 10 searches/day with basic property data and valuations. Starter ($9.99/mo) adds 50 searches/day, CSV exports, saved searches, and crime/development data. Pro ($24.99/mo) unlocks unlimited searches, all export formats, census demographics, economic indicators, and priority support.

Can I cancel anytime?

Absolutely. No contracts, no commitments. Cancel with one click anytime from your account settings. You'll keep access until the end of your billing period.

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