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$278,338$200 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

2078 IL ROUTE 251

ROCHELLE, IL 61068
1.5
Baths
1,392 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.
1.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$278K
$256K low$301K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,411 (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.$81,673 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,158
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$69,515
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,214
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$245,019

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.1.72
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.

M
Rochelle Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
H
Rochelle Township High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 4.1 mi

District: Rochelle Township High School District 212

Neighborhood · ZIP 61068These 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.122
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 100.45

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
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.15,738
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.127 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,552
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,519
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

2078 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 82% of homes in Rochelle 61068
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Rochelle 61068
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Rochelle 61068
  • Older than 76% of homes in Rochelle 61068

What homes are worth in Rochelle 61068

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

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$79K$436K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Rochelle 61068.

How it measures up in Rochelle 61068

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rochelle 61068.

Estimated value$278,338
CheaperTypical $179,724Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$200
CheaperTypical $123Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,392 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,516 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size1.72 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 2078 Il Route 251 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRochelle 61068Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$278,33882% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20096% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,392 ft²40% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.72 ac92% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than194824% of homes49% of homes

About 2078 Il Route 251

How much is 2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL is $278,338 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $256,117 to $300,559. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL last sell?

2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL last sold on Jan 11, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL?

2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,392 square feet of living space and a 1.72-acre lot.

When was 2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL built?

2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL?

2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL is assigned to Rochelle Middle School (middle), rated B-; Rochelle Township High School (high), rated C; Lincoln Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Rochelle Township High School District 212. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL compare to other homes in Rochelle 61068?

Among the 4,534 homes in Rochelle 61068, it is worth more than 82% of them ($278,338 against a typical $179,724), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($200 against a typical $123), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,392 ft² against a typical 1,516 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (1.72 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1948 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 76% 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 2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2078 Il Route 251, Rochelle, IL was $5,411. The county assessed it at $81,673.

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