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$121,718$98 / 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 89How 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

303 E SOUTH ST

DAKOTA, IL 61018
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,248 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.
1.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
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.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$122K
$108K low$135K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,462 (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.$24,798 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,814
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,984
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,917
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,394

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountySTEPHENSON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.87
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Dakota Jr Sr High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Dakota Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi

District: Dakota Community Unit School District 201

Neighborhood · ZIP 61018These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
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.1,051
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,616
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,152
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

303 E South 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 85% of homes in Dakota 61018
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Dakota 61018
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Dakota 61018
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Stephenson County

What homes are worth in Dakota 61018

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

This home
$84K$464K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Dakota 61018.

How it measures up in Dakota 61018

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dakota 61018.

Estimated value$121,718
CheaperTypical $177,195Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$98
CheaperTypical $70Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size1.87 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 303 E South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDakota 61018Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$121,71815% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9886% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²3% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.87 ac70% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than194954% of homes47% of homes

About 303 E South St

How much is 303 E South St, Dakota, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 303 E South St, Dakota, IL is $121,718 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $108,331 to $135,105. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 303 E South St, Dakota, IL last sell?

303 E South St, Dakota, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 303 E South St, Dakota, IL?

303 E South St, Dakota, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 1.87-acre lot.

When was 303 E South St, Dakota, IL built?

303 E South St, Dakota, IL was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 303 E South St, Dakota, IL?

303 E South St, Dakota, IL is assigned to Dakota Jr Sr High School (middle), rated B+; Dakota Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Dakota Community Unit School District 201. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 303 E South St, Dakota, IL compare to other homes in Dakota 61018?

Among the 318 homes in Dakota 61018, it is worth more than 15% of them ($121,718 against a typical $177,195), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($98 against a typical $70), it is bigger than 3% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 2,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (1.87 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1949 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 29% 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 303 E South St, Dakota, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 303 E South St, Dakota, IL was $1,462. The county assessed it at $24,798.

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