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$72,832$51 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $30,000 on Apr 23, 2020

5 E SHORT ST

AMBOY, IL 61310
1 / 2
Baths
1,440 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1854
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$73K
$66K low$80K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Apr 23, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,565 (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.$27,298 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,584
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,714
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,737
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,894

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.0.23
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.

M
Amboy Jr High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Amboy Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Amboy High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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%

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How this home compares

5 E Short 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 93% of homes in Amboy 61310
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Amboy 61310
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Amboy 61310
  • Among the oldest 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.

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$48K$580K

This home is worth more than 7% 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$72,832
CheaperTypical $174,722Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$51
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,527 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.66 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1854
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 5 E Short St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmboy 61310Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$72,8327% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$512% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²45% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac18% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than1854almost no homesalmost no homes

About 5 E Short St

How much is 5 E Short St, Amboy, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 E Short St, Amboy, IL is $72,832 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $65,972 to $79,692. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 E Short St, Amboy, IL last sell?

5 E Short St, Amboy, IL last sold on Apr 23, 2020 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 E Short St, Amboy, IL?

5 E Short St, Amboy, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 5 E Short St, Amboy, IL built?

5 E Short St, Amboy, IL was built in 1854, making it 172 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 E Short St, Amboy, IL?

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

How does 5 E Short St, Amboy, IL compare to other homes in Amboy 61310?

Among the 1,663 homes in Amboy 61310, it is worth more than 7% of them ($72,832 against a typical $174,722), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($51 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,527 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.66 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1854 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 7% 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 5 E Short St, Amboy, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 E Short St, Amboy, IL was $1,565. The county assessed it at $27,298.

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