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$244,638
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 79How 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

3949 BALK RD

FULTON, IL 61252
0
Baths
5.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$245K
$194K low$296K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,446 (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.$138,888 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,387
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$126,501
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,682
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$416,664

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
25
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
74
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
63
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
17
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.2 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 Residence
CountyWHITESIDE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.21
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
Fulton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi
E
Fulton Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.0 mi
M
River Bend Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi

District: River Bend Community Unit District 2

Neighborhood · ZIP 61252These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
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.90%
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.9.6%
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.5,272
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.80 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,515
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,366
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.55%

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How this home compares

3949 Balk Rd 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 88% of homes in Whiteside County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Fulton 61252

What homes are worth in Fulton 61252

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

This home
$53K$376K

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Fulton 61252.

How it measures up in Fulton 61252

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fulton 61252.

Estimated value$244,638
CheaperTypical $139,073Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size5.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

How 3949 Balk Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFulton 61252Whiteside County
Estimated valuepricier than$244,63885% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.21 ac98% of homes98% of homes

About 3949 Balk Rd

How much is 3949 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3949 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL is $244,638 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $193,555 to $295,721. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3949 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL last sell?

3949 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 3949 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL?

3949 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL is assigned to Fulton High School (high), rated C; Fulton Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; River Bend Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in River Bend Community Unit District 2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3949 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL compare to other homes in Fulton 61252?

Among the 2,318 homes in Fulton 61252, it is worth more than 85% of them ($244,638 against a typical $139,073) and its lot is bigger than 98% of them (5.21 ac against a typical 0.25 ac). Measured against all of Whiteside County, it is worth more than 88% 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 3949 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3949 Balk Rd, Fulton, IL was $9,446. The county assessed it at $138,888.

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