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$237,998
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 96How 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 $156,000 on Feb 26, 2020

517 W 1ST ST

GENOA, IL 60135
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
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.

Valuation

$238K
$229K low$247K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$156,000 · Feb 26, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,590 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$77,853 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,487
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,366
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,771
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,559

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyDEKALB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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(2)

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

M
Genoa-Kingston Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Genoa-Kingston High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Kingston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.9 mi

District: Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 424

Neighborhood · ZIP 60135These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.6,733
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.135 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,681
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,852
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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

517 W 1st 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 76% of homes in Genoa 60135
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Genoa 60135

What homes are worth in Genoa 60135

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

This home
$158K$532K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Genoa 60135.

How it measures up in Genoa 60135

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Genoa 60135.

Estimated value$237,998
CheaperTypical $287,820Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 517 W 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGenoa 60135DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$237,99824% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac22% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than194210% of homes14% of homes

About 517 W 1st St

How much is 517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL is $237,998 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $229,285 to $246,711. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL last sell?

517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL last sold on Feb 26, 2020 for $156,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL?

517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL built?

517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL?

517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL is assigned to Genoa-Kingston Middle School (middle), rated B-; Genoa-Kingston High School (high), rated C+; Kingston Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 424. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL compare to other homes in Genoa 60135?

Among the 2,473 homes in Genoa 60135, it is worth more than 24% of them ($237,998 against a typical $287,820), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1942 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 30% 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 517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 517 W 1st St, Genoa, IL was $5,590. The county assessed it at $77,853.

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