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$374,744$188 / 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 98How 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 $198,000 on Jul 5, 2017

12708 ELLEN DR

GENOA, IL 60135
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,990 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$375K
$367K low$382K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$198,000 · Jul 5, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,622 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$103,125 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,924
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,201
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,958
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$309,375

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDEKALB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 180 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
North Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.7 mi
M
Sycamore Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Sycamore High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi

District: Sycamore Community Unit School District 427

Neighborhood · ZIP 60135These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.6,733
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.135 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,681
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,852
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

12708 Ellen Dr 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 78% of homes in Genoa 60135
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Genoa 60135

What homes are worth in Genoa 60135

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

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$160K$535K

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Genoa 60135.

How it measures up in Genoa 60135

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Genoa 60135.

Estimated value$374,744
CheaperTypical $285,291Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$188
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,990 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,821 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 12708 Ellen Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGenoa 60135DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$374,74478% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18842% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,990 ft²59% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac72% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than197131% of homes31% of homes

About 12708 Ellen Dr

How much is 12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL is $374,744 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $367,408 to $382,080. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL last sell?

12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL last sold on Jul 5, 2017 for $198,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL?

12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,990 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL built?

12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL?

12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL is assigned to North Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Sycamore Middle School (middle), rated B-; Sycamore High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Sycamore Community Unit School District 427. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL compare to other homes in Genoa 60135?

Among the 2,471 homes in Genoa 60135, it is worth more than 78% of them ($374,744 against a typical $285,291), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($188 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,990 ft² against a typical 1,821 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1971 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 77% 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 12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 12708 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL was $6,622. The county assessed it at $103,125.

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