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$182,291$86 / 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 92How 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 $157,900 on Feb 19, 2025

18 ACADEMY ST

GERMAN VALLEY, IL 61039
2
Beds
1
Baths
2,128 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$182K
$168K low$197K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$157,900 · Feb 19, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,640 (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.$51,817 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,384
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,433
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,009
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,451

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountySTEPHENSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

M
Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 7.5 mi
E
Forreston Grade SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 7.9 mi

District: Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221

Neighborhood · ZIP 61039These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.827
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.$80,048
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,441
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.52%

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How this home compares

18 Academy 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in German Valley 61039
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in German Valley 61039
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in German Valley 61039
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Stephenson County

What homes are worth in German Valley 61039

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

This home
$116K$466K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in German Valley 61039.

How it measures up in German Valley 61039

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in German Valley 61039.

Estimated value$182,291
CheaperTypical $195,204Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$86
CheaperTypical $77Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area2,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,638 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 18 Academy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGerman Valley 61039Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$182,29142% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8670% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than2,128 ft²29% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac21% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than197772% of homes77% of homes

About 18 Academy St

How much is 18 Academy St, German Valley, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18 Academy St, German Valley, IL is $182,291 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $167,505 to $197,077. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18 Academy St, German Valley, IL last sell?

18 Academy St, German Valley, IL last sold on Feb 19, 2025 for $157,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 18 Academy St, German Valley, IL?

18 Academy St, German Valley, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,128 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 18 Academy St, German Valley, IL built?

18 Academy St, German Valley, IL was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18 Academy St, German Valley, IL?

18 Academy St, German Valley, IL is assigned to Forreston Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated B; Forreston Grade School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18 Academy St, German Valley, IL compare to other homes in German Valley 61039?

Among the 262 homes in German Valley 61039, it is worth more than 42% of them ($182,291 against a typical $195,204), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($86 against a typical $77), it is bigger than 29% of them (2,128 ft² against a typical 2,638 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1977 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 56% 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 18 Academy St, German Valley, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Academy St, German Valley, IL was $3,640. The county assessed it at $51,817.

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