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$146,503$73 / ft²
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124 RIDGE ST

GERMAN VALLEY, IL 61039
2
Beds
1
Baths
2,016 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
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

$147K
$125K low$168K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,504 (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.$37,503 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,676
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,827
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,180
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$112,509

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountySTEPHENSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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

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

M
Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 7.9 mi
E
Forreston Grade SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 8.3 mi

District: Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221

Neighborhood · ZIP 61039These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
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.827
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,048
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,441
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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%

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How this home compares

124 Ridge 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 84% of homes in German Valley 61039
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in German Valley 61039
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in German Valley 61039
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Stephenson County

What homes are worth in German Valley 61039

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

This home
$108K$485K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in German Valley 61039.

How it measures up in German Valley 61039

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in German Valley 61039.

Estimated value$146,503
CheaperTypical $188,779Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$73
CheaperTypical $75Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area2,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,638 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 124 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGerman Valley 61039Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,50316% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7346% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than2,016 ft²15% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac7% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than197256% of homes70% of homes

About 124 Ridge St

How much is 124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL is $146,503 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $125,074 to $167,933. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL last sell?

124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL?

124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,016 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL built?

124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL?

124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL is assigned to Forreston Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated B; Forreston Grade School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL compare to other homes in German Valley 61039?

Among the 262 homes in German Valley 61039, it is worth more than 16% of them ($146,503 against a typical $188,779), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($73 against a typical $75), it is bigger than 15% of them (2,016 ft² against a typical 2,638 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1972 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 43% 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 124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 124 Ridge St, German Valley, IL was $2,504. The county assessed it at $37,503.

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