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$252,262$292 / 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 $142,500 on Apr 21, 2005

137 S WEST ST

CORTLAND, IL 60112
1
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Pre-foreclosure (LIS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
A foreclosure-related notice has been recorded for this property.

Valuation

$252K
$246K low$258K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$142,500 · Apr 21, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,743 (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.$54,937 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,015
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,922
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,647
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$164,811

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Cortland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Huntley Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Dekalb High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi

District: Dekalb Community Unit School District 428

Neighborhood · ZIP 60112These 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.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.1,414
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.338 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,943
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,264
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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%

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How this home compares

137 S West 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 79% of homes in Cortland 60112
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Newer than 75% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Cortland 60112

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

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$171K$389K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Cortland 60112.

How it measures up in Cortland 60112

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cortland 60112.

Estimated value$252,262
CheaperTypical $301,166Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$292
CheaperTypical $260Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 137 S West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCortland 60112DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$252,26221% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29270% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²21% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac16% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than200465% of homes75% of homes

About 137 S West St

How much is 137 S West St, Cortland, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 137 S West St, Cortland, IL is $252,262 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $246,178 to $258,346. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 137 S West St, Cortland, IL last sell?

137 S West St, Cortland, IL last sold on Apr 21, 2005 for $142,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 137 S West St, Cortland, IL?

137 S West St, Cortland, IL has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 137 S West St, Cortland, IL built?

137 S West St, Cortland, IL was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

What schools serve 137 S West St, Cortland, IL?

137 S West St, Cortland, IL is assigned to Cortland Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Huntley Middle School (middle), rated D+; Dekalb High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Dekalb Community Unit School District 428. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 137 S West St, Cortland, IL compare to other homes in Cortland 60112?

Among the 1,563 homes in Cortland 60112, it is worth more than 21% of them ($252,262 against a typical $301,166), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($292 against a typical $260), it is bigger than 21% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (2004 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 36% 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 137 S West St, Cortland, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 137 S West St, Cortland, IL was $3,743. The county assessed it at $54,937.

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