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$125,109$81 / 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 89How 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

1285 ELM ST

ELDENA, IL 61324
1 / 2
Baths
1,552 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1891
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$125K
$112K low$138K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,738 (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.$36,479 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,954
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,525
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,162
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,437

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.0.35
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.

H
Amboy High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi
E
Amboy Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.5 mi
M
Amboy Jr High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.6 mi

District: Amboy Community Unit School District 272

Neighborhood · ZIP 61324These 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.94
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,852
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,761
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

1285 Elm 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 72% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Lee County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Lee County

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

This home
$30K$385K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Lee County.

How it measures up in Lee County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lee County.

Estimated value$125,109
CheaperTypical $177,066Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$81
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,552 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,532 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1891
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 1285 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLee County
Estimated valuepricier than$125,10928% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8117% of homes
Living areabigger than1,552 ft²52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac46% of homes
Year builtnewer than189115% of homes

About 1285 Elm St

How much is 1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL is $125,109 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $111,947 to $138,271. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL last sell?

1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL?

1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,552 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL built?

1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL was built in 1891, making it 135 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL?

1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL is assigned to Amboy High School (high), rated B-; Amboy Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Amboy Jr High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Amboy Community Unit School District 272. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL compare to other homes in Lee County?

Among the 13,729 homes in Lee County, it is worth more than 28% of them ($125,109 against a typical $177,066), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($81 against a typical $122), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,552 ft² against a typical 1,532 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1891 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1285 Elm St, Eldena, IL was $1,738. The county assessed it at $36,479.

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