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$127,487$57 / 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 94How 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 $107,000 on Jan 18, 2024

135 SCHOOL ST

GERMAN VALLEY, IL 61039
2
Beds
1
Baths
2,220 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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

$127K
$120K low$135K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$107,000 · Jan 18, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,460 (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.$36,950 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,101
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,849
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,871
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,850

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountySTEPHENSON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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 · 8.2 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

135 School 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 94% of homes in German Valley 61039
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in German Valley 61039
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in German Valley 61039

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
$115K$466K

This home is worth more than 6% 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$127,487
CheaperTypical $194,857Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$57
CheaperTypical $77Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,588 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 135 School St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGerman Valley 61039Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$127,4876% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5719% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than2,220 ft²34% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac10% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than195546% of homes54% of homes

About 135 School St

How much is 135 School St, German Valley, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 135 School St, German Valley, IL is $127,487 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $120,313 to $134,661. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 135 School St, German Valley, IL last sell?

135 School St, German Valley, IL last sold on Jan 18, 2024 for $107,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 135 School St, German Valley, IL?

135 School St, German Valley, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,220 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 135 School St, German Valley, IL built?

135 School St, German Valley, IL was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 135 School St, German Valley, IL?

135 School 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 135 School 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 6% of them ($127,487 against a typical $194,857), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($57 against a typical $77), it is bigger than 34% of them (2,220 ft² against a typical 2,588 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1955 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 32% 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 135 School St, German Valley, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 135 School St, German Valley, IL was $2,460. The county assessed it at $36,950.

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