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$307,621$229 / 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 57How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

499 STATE ROUTE 26

AMBOY, IL 61310
1
Baths
1,344 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.
38.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1886
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$308K
$175K low$440K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.266%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$601,750
1ST FARM CREDIT SERVICES FLCA · recorded Dec 30, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,195 (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.$49,196 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,375
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$29,821
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,387

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.48 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.Rural Residence
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.38.56
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
Amboy Jr High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 7.5 mi
E
Amboy Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 7.8 mi
H
Amboy High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 mi

District: Amboy Community Unit School District 272

Neighborhood · ZIP 61310These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.8.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,532
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.$72,412
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,373
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

499 State Route 26 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 82% of homes in Amboy 61310
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Lee County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Amboy 61310

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

This home
$43K$555K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Amboy 61310.

How it measures up in Amboy 61310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Amboy 61310.

Estimated value$307,621
CheaperTypical $172,061Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$229
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,518 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size38.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.68 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1886
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 499 State Route 26 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmboy 61310Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$307,62182% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22993% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²39% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than38.56 ac90% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than188615% of homes11% of homes

About 499 State Route 26

How much is 499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL is $307,621 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $174,866 to $440,376. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL last sell?

499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL?

499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 38.56-acre lot.

When was 499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL built?

499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL was built in 1886, making it 140 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL?

499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL is assigned to Amboy Jr High School (middle), rated C+; Amboy Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Amboy High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Amboy Community Unit School District 272. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL compare to other homes in Amboy 61310?

Among the 1,663 homes in Amboy 61310, it is worth more than 82% of them ($307,621 against a typical $172,061), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($229 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,518 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (38.56 ac against a typical 0.68 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1886 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 80% 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 499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 499 State Route 26, Amboy, IL was $3,195. The county assessed it at $49,196.

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