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$237,518
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 98How 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 $45,000 on Jun 1, 2012

315 S HICKORY ST

WATERMAN, IL 60556
0
Baths
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$238K
$232K low$243K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Jun 1, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,552 (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.$58,064 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,714
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$52,267
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$174,192

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.0.24
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Indian Creek Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Indian Creek Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.3 mi
H
Indian Creek High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Indian Creek Community Unit District 425

Neighborhood · ZIP 60556These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.93%
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.8.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,213
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,906
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,961
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

315 S Hickory 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 71% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Waterman 60556

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

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$140K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Waterman 60556.

How it measures up in Waterman 60556

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterman 60556.

Estimated value$237,518
CheaperTypical $284,957Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

How 315 S Hickory St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaterman 60556DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$237,51830% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac40% of homes43% of homes

About 315 S Hickory St

How much is 315 S Hickory St, Waterman, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 315 S Hickory St, Waterman, IL is $237,518 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $232,309 to $242,728. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 315 S Hickory St, Waterman, IL last sell?

315 S Hickory St, Waterman, IL last sold on Jun 1, 2012 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 315 S Hickory St, Waterman, IL?

315 S Hickory St, Waterman, IL is assigned to Indian Creek Middle School (middle), rated C+; Indian Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Indian Creek High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Indian Creek Community Unit District 425. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 315 S Hickory St, Waterman, IL compare to other homes in Waterman 60556?

Among the 827 homes in Waterman 60556, it is worth more than 30% of them ($237,518 against a typical $284,957) and its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.27 ac). Measured against all of DeKalb 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 315 S Hickory St, Waterman, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 315 S Hickory St, Waterman, IL was $3,552. The county assessed it at $58,064.

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