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$101,899$82 / 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 77How 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 $58,900 on May 28, 2008

117 CHESTNUT ST

DAKOTA, IL 61018
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,248 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$102K
$78K low$126K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$58,900 · May 28, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,652 (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.$21,453 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,213
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,825
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$64,359

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountySTEPHENSON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1955
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

M
Dakota Jr Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Dakota Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi

District: Dakota Community Unit School District 201

Neighborhood · ZIP 61018These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.94%
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.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,051
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,616
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,152
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

117 Chestnut 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.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Dakota 61018
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Dakota 61018
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Dakota 61018
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Dakota 61018
  • Older than 77% of homes in Stephenson County

What homes are worth in Dakota 61018

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

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$97K$479K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Dakota 61018.

How it measures up in Dakota 61018

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dakota 61018.

Estimated value$101,899
CheaperTypical $184,696Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$82
CheaperTypical $71Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 117 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDakota 61018Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$101,8994% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8269% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²4% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac10% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than190040% of homes23% of homes

About 117 Chestnut St

How much is 117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL is $101,899 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $78,251 to $125,547. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL last sell?

117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL last sold on May 28, 2008 for $58,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL?

117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL built?

117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL?

117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL is assigned to Dakota Jr Sr High School (middle), rated B-; Dakota Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Dakota Community Unit School District 201. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL compare to other homes in Dakota 61018?

Among the 318 homes in Dakota 61018, it is worth more than 4% of them ($101,899 against a typical $184,696), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($82 against a typical $71), it is bigger than 4% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 2,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1900 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 21% 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 117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Chestnut St, Dakota, IL was $1,652. The county assessed it at $21,453.

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