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$247,137
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 81How 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

1494 IL ROUTE 38

FRANKLIN GROVE, IL 61031
0
Baths
78 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$247K
$199K low$295K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,648 (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.$50,141 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,164
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,977
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,117

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.78.00
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.

E
Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.3 mi
M
Ashton-Franklin Center High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 6.2 mi

District: Ashton Community Unit School District 275

Neighborhood · ZIP 61031These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.89%
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.5.5%
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.1,559
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,163
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,594
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.55%

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How this home compares

1494 Il Route 38 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 Franklin Grove 61031
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Franklin Grove 61031

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

This home
$53K$551K

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Franklin Grove 61031.

How it measures up in Franklin Grove 61031

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Franklin Grove 61031.

Estimated value$247,137
CheaperTypical $185,024Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size78 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

How 1494 Il Route 38 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin Grove 61031Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$247,13772% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than78 ac92% of homes95% of homes

About 1494 Il Route 38

How much is 1494 Il Route 38, Franklin Grove, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1494 Il Route 38, Franklin Grove, IL is $247,137 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $199,031 to $295,243. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1494 Il Route 38, Franklin Grove, IL last sell?

1494 Il Route 38, Franklin Grove, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 1494 Il Route 38, Franklin Grove, IL?

1494 Il Route 38, Franklin Grove, IL is assigned to Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Ashton-Franklin Center High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Ashton Community Unit School District 275. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1494 Il Route 38, Franklin Grove, IL compare to other homes in Franklin Grove 61031?

Among the 641 homes in Franklin Grove 61031, it is worth more than 72% of them ($247,137 against a typical $185,024) and its lot is bigger than 92% of them (78 ac against a typical 0.76 ac). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 69% 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 1494 Il Route 38, Franklin Grove, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1494 Il Route 38, Franklin Grove, IL was $3,648. The county assessed it at $50,141.

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