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$242,554$158 / 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 96How 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 $135,000 on Nov 5, 2014

1280 MICHAEL DR

PECATONICA, IL 61063
2
Baths
1,536 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$243K
$233K low$252K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Nov 5, 2014
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.$114,304
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$91,443
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.$128,250
UNION SVGS · recorded Nov 5, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,648 (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.$70,239 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,182
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,057
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,394
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$210,717

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWINNEBAGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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

Transaction History(4)

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.

H
Pecatonica High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Pecatonica Community Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Pecatonica Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 mi

District: Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321

Neighborhood · ZIP 61063These 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.73
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 100.37

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,104
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.67 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,616
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,223
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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%

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

1280 Michael 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 72% of homes in Pecatonica 61063
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Winnebago County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Pecatonica 61063
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Pecatonica 61063

What homes are worth in Pecatonica 61063

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

This home
$73K$459K

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Pecatonica 61063.

How it measures up in Pecatonica 61063

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pecatonica 61063.

Estimated value$242,554
CheaperTypical $198,633Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 1280 Michael Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePecatonica 61063Winnebago County
Estimated valuepricier than$242,55472% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15869% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²61% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac19% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than200395% of homes92% of homes

About 1280 Michael Dr

How much is 1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL is $242,554 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $232,847 to $252,261. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL last sell?

1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL last sold on Nov 5, 2014 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL?

1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL built?

1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

What schools serve 1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL?

1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL is assigned to Pecatonica High School (high), rated C; Pecatonica Community Middle School (middle), rated C; Pecatonica Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL compare to other homes in Pecatonica 61063?

Among the 1,294 homes in Pecatonica 61063, it is worth more than 72% of them ($242,554 against a typical $198,633), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($158 against a typical $140), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2003 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Winnebago County, it is worth more than 63% 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 1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1280 Michael Dr, Pecatonica, IL was $4,648. The county assessed it at $70,239.

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