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$105,492$117 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

522 E 8TH ST

DIXON, IL 61021
1 / 2
Baths
900 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.
3,750 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$105K
$96K low$115K 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.$55,492
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$44,394
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.47%
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.$20,000
US BANK NA ND · recorded Nov 4, 2005
2nd 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.$30,000
US BANK NA ND

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,060 (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.$34,408 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,320
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,088
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,733
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,224

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.0.09
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
Reagan Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Dixon High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.1 mi

District: Dixon Unit School District 170

Neighborhood · ZIP 61021These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.91%
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.14%
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.21,708
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.142 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,791
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,602
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.Owner occupied
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

522 E 8th 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 82% of homes in Lee County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Dixon 61021

What homes are worth in Dixon 61021

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

This home
$51K$524K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Dixon 61021.

How it measures up in Dixon 61021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dixon 61021.

Estimated value$105,492
CheaperTypical $168,933Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size3,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 522 E 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDixon 61021Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$105,49219% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11746% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²11% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,750 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than195553% of homes56% of homes

About 522 E 8th St

How much is 522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL is $105,492 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $95,535 to $115,449. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL last sell?

522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL?

522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL has 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL built?

522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL?

522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL is assigned to Reagan Middle School (middle), rated B; Dixon High School (high), rated D-; Washington Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Dixon Unit School District 170. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL compare to other homes in Dixon 61021?

Among the 8,518 homes in Dixon 61021, it is worth more than 19% of them ($105,492 against a typical $168,933), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($117 against a typical $122), it is bigger than 11% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (3,750 ft² against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1955 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 18% 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 522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 522 E 8th St, Dixon, IL was $1,060. The county assessed it at $34,408.

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