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$306,385$223 / 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 93How 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 $178,500 on Aug 18, 2017

12A256 NIXON LN

APPLE RIVER, IL 61001
0
Baths
1,372 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$306K
$284K low$329K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$178,500 · Aug 18, 2017
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.$306,385
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$245,108

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,277 (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.$85,406 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,825
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,581
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,189
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$256,218

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyJO DAVIESS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
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
Scales Mound Jr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.6 mi
H
Scales Mound High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 mi
E
Scales Mound Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.6 mi

District: Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211

Neighborhood · ZIP 61001These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.61%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,202
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.32 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,218
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,840
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.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

12a256 Nixon Ln 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 65% of homes in Jo Daviess County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Jo Daviess County

What homes are worth in Apple River 61001

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

This home
$60K$759K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Apple River 61001.

How it measures up in Apple River 61001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Apple River 61001.

Estimated value$306,385
CheaperTypical $314,756Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$223
CheaperTypical $239Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,372 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 12a256 Nixon Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeApple River 61001Jo Daviess County
Estimated valuepricier than$306,38547% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22341% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,372 ft²43% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac40% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than199768% of homes83% of homes

About 12a256 Nixon Ln

How much is 12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL is $306,385 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $284,186 to $328,584. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL last sell?

12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL last sold on Aug 18, 2017 for $178,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL?

12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL has 1,372 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL built?

12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

What schools serve 12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL?

12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL is assigned to Scales Mound Jr High School (middle), rated B; Scales Mound High School (high); Scales Mound Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL compare to other homes in Apple River 61001?

Among the 1,222 homes in Apple River 61001, it is worth more than 47% of them ($306,385 against a typical $314,756), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($223 against a typical $239), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,372 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1997 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Jo Daviess County, it is worth more than 65% 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 12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12a256 Nixon Ln, Apple River, IL was $4,277. The county assessed it at $85,406.

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