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$231,531$125 / 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 96How 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 $84,500 on Feb 9, 2011

227 S WELLS ST

SANDWICH, IL 60548
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,845 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$232K
$223K low$240K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$84,500 · Feb 9, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,448 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$55,945 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,864
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,081
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,391
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$167,835

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDEKALB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 60548These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.14%
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.11,564
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.289 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,207
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,564
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.53%

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How this home compares

227 S Wells 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.

  • Worth less than 84% of homes in Sandwich 60548
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Sandwich 60548

What homes are worth in Sandwich 60548

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

This home
$181K$691K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Sandwich 60548.

How it measures up in Sandwich 60548

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sandwich 60548.

Estimated value$231,531
CheaperTypical $318,259Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$125
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,845 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,679 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

How 227 S Wells St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSandwich 60548DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$231,53116% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1253% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,845 ft²60% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac2% of homes8% of homes

About 227 S Wells St

How much is 227 S Wells St, Sandwich, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 227 S Wells St, Sandwich, IL is $231,531 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $223,346 to $239,716. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 227 S Wells St, Sandwich, IL last sell?

227 S Wells St, Sandwich, IL last sold on Feb 9, 2011 for $84,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 227 S Wells St, Sandwich, IL?

227 S Wells St, Sandwich, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,845 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

How does 227 S Wells St, Sandwich, IL compare to other homes in Sandwich 60548?

Among the 3,838 homes in Sandwich 60548, it is worth more than 16% of them ($231,531 against a typical $318,259), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($125 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,845 ft² against a typical 1,679 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.35 ac). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 27% 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 227 S Wells St, Sandwich, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 227 S Wells St, Sandwich, IL was $3,448. The county assessed it at $55,945.

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