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$188,817$130 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $72,500 on Apr 20, 2015

16 W SHORT ST

AMBOY, IL 61310
2
Baths
1,456 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.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$189K
$152K low$226K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$72,500 · Apr 20, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,858 (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.$65,919 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,784
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,135
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,321
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$197,757

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLEE
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

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.

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

M
Amboy Jr High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Amboy Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Amboy High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Amboy Community Unit School District 272

Neighborhood · ZIP 61310These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,532
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,412
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,373
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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%

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How this home compares

16 W Short 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.

  • Newer than 95% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Amboy 61310

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

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$40K$541K

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Amboy 61310.

How it measures up in Amboy 61310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Amboy 61310.

Estimated value$188,817
CheaperTypical $169,426Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 16 W Short St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmboy 61310Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$188,81758% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13060% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²46% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac43% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than200693% of homes95% of homes

About 16 W Short St

How much is 16 W Short St, Amboy, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 W Short St, Amboy, IL is $188,817 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $151,852 to $225,782. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 W Short St, Amboy, IL last sell?

16 W Short St, Amboy, IL last sold on Apr 20, 2015 for $72,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16 W Short St, Amboy, IL?

16 W Short St, Amboy, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,456 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 16 W Short St, Amboy, IL built?

16 W Short St, Amboy, IL was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16 W Short St, Amboy, IL?

16 W Short St, Amboy, IL is assigned to Amboy Jr High School (middle), rated C+; Amboy Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Amboy High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Amboy Community Unit School District 272. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 W Short St, Amboy, IL compare to other homes in Amboy 61310?

Among the 1,663 homes in Amboy 61310, it is worth more than 58% of them ($188,817 against a typical $169,426), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($130 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2006 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 53% 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 16 W Short St, Amboy, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 W Short St, Amboy, IL was $4,858. The county assessed it at $65,919.

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