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$153,119$164 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $40,000 on Sep 3, 2013

1117 UNIVERSITY ST

DIXON, IL 61021
1 / 2
Baths
936 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$153K
$140K low$166K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Sep 3, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,022 (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.$38,797 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,379
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,418
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,036
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$116,391

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
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.

E
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.4 mi
H
Dixon High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Reagan Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Dixon Unit School District 170

Neighborhood · ZIP 61021These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.91%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,708
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.142 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,791
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,602
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

1117 University St 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Dixon 61021
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Lee County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Dixon 61021

What homes are worth in Dixon 61021

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

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$46K$523K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Dixon 61021.

How it measures up in Dixon 61021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dixon 61021.

Estimated value$153,119
CheaperTypical $167,318Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$164
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 1117 University St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDixon 61021Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$153,11944% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16479% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²14% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac61% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than191023% of homes29% of homes

About 1117 University St

How much is 1117 University St, Dixon, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1117 University St, Dixon, IL is $153,119 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $140,086 to $166,152. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1117 University St, Dixon, IL last sell?

1117 University St, Dixon, IL last sold on Sep 3, 2013 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1117 University St, Dixon, IL?

1117 University St, Dixon, IL has 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 1117 University St, Dixon, IL built?

1117 University St, Dixon, IL was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1117 University St, Dixon, IL?

1117 University St, Dixon, IL is assigned to Washington Elementary School (elementary); Dixon High School (high), rated C-; Reagan Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Dixon Unit School District 170. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1117 University St, Dixon, IL compare to other homes in Dixon 61021?

Among the 8,518 homes in Dixon 61021, it is worth more than 44% of them ($153,119 against a typical $167,318), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($164 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 14% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1910 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 40% 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 1117 University St, Dixon, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1117 University St, Dixon, IL was $3,022. The county assessed it at $38,797.

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