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$217,804$251 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $73,500 on Oct 17, 2016

1098 S IL ROUTE 26

POLO, IL 61064
0
Baths
868 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$218K
$195K low$241K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$73,500 · Oct 17, 2016
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$78,249
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$62,599
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.58%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$139,555
FIDELITY BLUE LINE MORTGAGE · 4.38% 2 · recorded Oct 17, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,024 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$58,495 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,935
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,784
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,485

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOGLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.37
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Aplington Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Polo Community High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Centennial Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi

District: Polo Community Unit School District 222

Neighborhood · ZIP 61064These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,845
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.36 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,991
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,282
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1098 S Il Route 26 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 75% of homes in Polo 61064
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Ogle County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Ogle County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Polo 61064

What homes are worth in Polo 61064

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$52K$433K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Polo 61064.

How it measures up in Polo 61064

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Polo 61064.

Estimated value$217,804
CheaperTypical $141,281Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $120Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area868 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,342 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size1.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

How 1098 S Il Route 26 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePolo 61064Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$217,80475% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25194% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than868 ft²16% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.37 ac78% of homes78% of homes

About 1098 S Il Route 26

How much is 1098 S Il Route 26, Polo, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1098 S Il Route 26, Polo, IL is $217,804 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $194,706 to $240,902. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1098 S Il Route 26, Polo, IL last sell?

1098 S Il Route 26, Polo, IL last sold on Oct 17, 2016 for $73,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1098 S Il Route 26, Polo, IL?

1098 S Il Route 26, Polo, IL has 868 square feet of living space and a 1.37-acre lot.

What schools serve 1098 S Il Route 26, Polo, IL?

1098 S Il Route 26, Polo, IL is assigned to Aplington Middle School (middle), rated C+; Polo Community High School (high), rated B-; Centennial Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Polo Community Unit School District 222. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1098 S Il Route 26, Polo, IL compare to other homes in Polo 61064?

Among the 1,367 homes in Polo 61064, it is worth more than 75% of them ($217,804 against a typical $141,281), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($251 against a typical $120), it is bigger than 16% of them (868 ft² against a typical 1,342 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 78% of them (1.37 ac against a typical 0.33 ac). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 50% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1098 S Il Route 26, Polo, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1098 S Il Route 26, Polo, IL was $4,024. The county assessed it at $58,495.

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