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$296,729$256 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

232 W CAROL AVE

CORTLAND, IL 60112
1
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,157 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.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$297K
$273K low$320K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,186 (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.$78,960 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,022
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,938
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$74,232
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,880

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.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 120 ft²

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.

E
Cortland Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 mi
M
Huntley Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
H
Dekalb High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Dekalb Community Unit School District 428

Neighborhood · ZIP 60112These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.1,414
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.338 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,943
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,264
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

232 W Carol Ave 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 65% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Cortland 60112

What homes are worth in Cortland 60112

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

This home
$184K$397K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Cortland 60112.

How it measures up in Cortland 60112

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cortland 60112.

Estimated value$296,729
CheaperTypical $294,211Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$256
CheaperTypical $256Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,157 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 232 W Carol Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCortland 60112DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$296,72951% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25650% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,157 ft²50% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac74% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than199436% of homes52% of homes

About 232 W Carol Ave

How much is 232 W Carol Ave, Cortland, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 232 W Carol Ave, Cortland, IL is $296,729 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $272,962 to $320,496. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 232 W Carol Ave, Cortland, IL?

232 W Carol Ave, Cortland, IL has 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,157 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 232 W Carol Ave, Cortland, IL built?

232 W Carol Ave, Cortland, IL was built in 1994, making it 32 years old.

What schools serve 232 W Carol Ave, Cortland, IL?

232 W Carol Ave, Cortland, IL is assigned to Cortland 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 232 W Carol Ave, Cortland, IL compare to other homes in Cortland 60112?

Among the 1,559 homes in Cortland 60112, it is worth more than 51% of them ($296,729 against a typical $294,211), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($256 against a typical $256), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,157 ft² against a typical 1,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1994 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of DeKalb 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 232 W Carol Ave, Cortland, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 232 W Carol Ave, Cortland, IL was $5,186. The county assessed it at $78,960.

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