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$576,210
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 43How 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 $1,146,500 on Dec 29, 2014

1536 IL ROUTE 251

STEWARD, IL 60553
0
Baths
158.94 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$576K
$246K low$906K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,146,500 · Dec 29, 2014
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.390%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$1,745,000
FIRST STATE BANK · recorded Jan 21, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,503 (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.$102,311 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$101,306
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,005
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,636

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.21 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.1 percent flood zone

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.158.94
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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

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

E
Steward Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 4.0 mi
H
Rochelle Township High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.4 mi

District: Rochelle Township High School District 212

Neighborhood · ZIP 60553These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.92%
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.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.685
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,960
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,314
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.55%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

1536 Il Route 251 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 98% of homes in Lee County
  • Among the largest lots in Lee County

What homes are worth in Steward 60553

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

This home
$58K$612K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Steward 60553.

How it measures up in Steward 60553

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Steward 60553.

Estimated value$576,210
CheaperTypical $307,446Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size158.94 ac
SmallerTypical 2.44 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

How 1536 Il Route 251 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSteward 60553Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$576,21096% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than158.94 ac98% of homesalmost all homes

About 1536 Il Route 251

How much is 1536 Il Route 251, Steward, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1536 Il Route 251, Steward, IL is $576,210 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $246,079 to $906,341. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1536 Il Route 251, Steward, IL last sell?

1536 Il Route 251, Steward, IL last sold on Dec 29, 2014 for $1,146,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 1536 Il Route 251, Steward, IL?

1536 Il Route 251, Steward, IL is assigned to Steward Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Rochelle Township High School (high), rated C. All sit in Rochelle Township High School District 212. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1536 Il Route 251, Steward, IL compare to other homes in Steward 60553?

Among the 341 homes in Steward 60553, it is worth more than 96% of them ($576,210 against a typical $307,446) and its lot is bigger than 98% of them (158.94 ac against a typical 2.44 ac). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 98% 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 1536 Il Route 251, Steward, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1536 Il Route 251, Steward, IL was $6,503. The county assessed it at $102,311.

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