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$590,273
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 61How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $84,000 on Sep 3, 1985

17843 TOWER RD

MALTA, IL 60150
0
Baths
11.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$590K
$363K low$818K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$84,000 · Sep 3, 1985

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,275 (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.$196,386 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,953
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$142,433
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$174,612
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$589,158

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.25 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.Single Family Residential
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.11.75
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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

E
Malta Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.1 mi
M
Huntley Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.0 mi
H
Dekalb High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.7 mi

District: Dekalb Community Unit School District 428

Neighborhood · ZIP 60150These 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.174
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 100.50

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.1,454
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.$92,960
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,296
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

17843 Tower Rd 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 97% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Malta 60150

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

This home
$115K$723K

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Malta 60150.

How it measures up in Malta 60150

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Malta 60150.

Estimated value$590,273
CheaperTypical $271,227Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size11.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

How 17843 Tower Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMalta 60150DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$590,27391% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than11.75 ac89% of homes96% of homes

About 17843 Tower Rd

How much is 17843 Tower Rd, Malta, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17843 Tower Rd, Malta, IL is $590,273 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $362,919 to $817,627. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17843 Tower Rd, Malta, IL last sell?

17843 Tower Rd, Malta, IL last sold on Sep 3, 1985 for $84,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 17843 Tower Rd, Malta, IL?

17843 Tower Rd, Malta, IL is assigned to Malta Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Huntley Middle School (middle), rated D; Dekalb High School (high), rated D. All sit in Dekalb Community Unit School District 428. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17843 Tower Rd, Malta, IL compare to other homes in Malta 60150?

Among the 642 homes in Malta 60150, it is worth more than 91% of them ($590,273 against a typical $271,227) and its lot is bigger than 89% of them (11.75 ac against a typical 0.38 ac). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 97% 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 17843 Tower Rd, Malta, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17843 Tower Rd, Malta, IL was $11,275. The county assessed it at $196,386.

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