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$315,865$228 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $198,000 on Dec 30, 2020

261 N DOGWOOD ST

CORTLAND, IL 60112
1
Beds
2
Baths
1,388 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
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

$316K
$302K low$330K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$198,000 · Dec 30, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,288 (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.$83,970 (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.$66,948
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,942
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,910

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.0.26
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
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 264 ft²

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.

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 · 3.5 mi
H
Dekalb High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 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

261 N Dogwood 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 more than 65% of homes in Cortland 60112
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Cortland 60112
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Cortland 60112
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Cortland 60112
  • Older than 69% 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.

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$175K$385K

This home is worth more than 65% 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$315,865
CheaperTypical $293,974Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $257Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,388 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,166 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 261 N Dogwood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCortland 60112DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$315,86565% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22832% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,388 ft²74% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac71% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than199331% of homes49% of homes

About 261 N Dogwood St

How much is 261 N Dogwood St, Cortland, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 N Dogwood St, Cortland, IL is $315,865 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $302,191 to $329,539. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 N Dogwood St, Cortland, IL last sell?

261 N Dogwood St, Cortland, IL last sold on Dec 30, 2020 for $198,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 N Dogwood St, Cortland, IL?

261 N Dogwood St, Cortland, IL has 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,388 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 261 N Dogwood St, Cortland, IL built?

261 N Dogwood St, Cortland, IL was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.

What schools serve 261 N Dogwood St, Cortland, IL?

261 N Dogwood St, 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 261 N Dogwood St, Cortland, IL compare to other homes in Cortland 60112?

Among the 1,559 homes in Cortland 60112, it is worth more than 65% of them ($315,865 against a typical $293,974), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($228 against a typical $257), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,388 ft² against a typical 1,166 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1993 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 60% 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 261 N Dogwood St, Cortland, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 N Dogwood St, Cortland, IL was $6,288. The county assessed it at $83,970.

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