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$86,172$90 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

304 S BUTLER ST

NELSON, IL 61021
1
Baths
960 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$86K
$79K low$94K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$368 (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.$30,655 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,181
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,474
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,868
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,965

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.26 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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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.

E
East Coloma - Nelson Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Rock Falls Township High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi

District: Rock Falls Township High School District 301

Neighborhood · ZIP 61021These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.91%
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.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,708
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.142 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,791
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,602
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.55%

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How this home compares

304 S Butler 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 89% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Lee County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Dixon 61021

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

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$50K$520K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Dixon 61021.

How it measures up in Dixon 61021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dixon 61021.

Estimated value$86,172
CheaperTypical $166,202Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$90
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 304 S Butler St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDixon 61021Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,17213% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9024% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²16% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac44% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than195654% of homes57% of homes

About 304 S Butler St

How much is 304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL is $86,172 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $78,653 to $93,691. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL last sell?

304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL?

304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL has 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL built?

304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL?

304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL is assigned to East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Rock Falls Township High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Rock Falls Township High School District 301. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL compare to other homes in Dixon 61021?

Among the 8,518 homes in Dixon 61021, it is worth more than 13% of them ($86,172 against a typical $166,202), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($90 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 16% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1956 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 11% 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 304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 304 S Butler St, Nelson, IL was $368. The county assessed it at $30,655.

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