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$186,483$81 / 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 94How 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 $99,400 on Aug 4, 2017

309 WALNUT ST

LENA, IL 61048
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,306 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
8
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$186K
$176K low$197K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$99,400 · Aug 4, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,221 (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.$44,832 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,596
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,236
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,295
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$134,496

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.1945
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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

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

H
Lena-Winslow High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Lena-Winslow Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Lena-Winslow Jr High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District 202

Neighborhood · ZIP 61048These 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.75
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 100.31

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
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.3,327
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,636
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,672
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

309 Walnut 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 65% of homes in Lena 61048
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Lena 61048
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Lena 61048
  • Older than 77% of homes in Stephenson County

What homes are worth in Lena 61048

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

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$100K$544K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Lena 61048.

How it measures up in Lena 61048

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lena 61048.

Estimated value$186,483
CheaperTypical $219,773Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$81
CheaperTypical $86Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area2,306 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,664 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 309 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLena 61048Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$186,48335% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8140% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than2,306 ft²32% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac23% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than190024% of homes23% of homes

About 309 Walnut St

How much is 309 Walnut St, Lena, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 Walnut St, Lena, IL is $186,483 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $175,563 to $197,403. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 Walnut St, Lena, IL last sell?

309 Walnut St, Lena, IL last sold on Aug 4, 2017 for $99,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 309 Walnut St, Lena, IL?

309 Walnut St, Lena, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,306 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 309 Walnut St, Lena, IL built?

309 Walnut St, Lena, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 309 Walnut St, Lena, IL?

309 Walnut St, Lena, IL is assigned to Lena-Winslow High School (high), rated A+; Lena-Winslow Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Lena-Winslow Jr High School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District 202. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 309 Walnut St, Lena, IL compare to other homes in Lena 61048?

Among the 1,442 homes in Lena 61048, it is worth more than 35% of them ($186,483 against a typical $219,773), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($81 against a typical $86), it is bigger than 32% of them (2,306 ft² against a typical 2,664 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1900 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 57% 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 309 Walnut St, Lena, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 309 Walnut St, Lena, IL was $3,221. The county assessed it at $44,832.

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