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Last sold for $135,000 on Mar 31, 2010

5242 N RIVER RD

BYRON, IL 61010
0
Baths
10.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Mar 31, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,172 (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.$60,554 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,303
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,251
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,323
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,662

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.30
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
23
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
31
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.124 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyOGLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.26
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.

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

E
Mary Morgan Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi
H
Byron High School 9-12A
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
M
Byron Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi

District: Byron Community Unit School District 226

Neighborhood · ZIP 61010These 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.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
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.7,390
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.179 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,170
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,069
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%

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

5242 N River 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.

  • Among the largest lots in Byron 61010
  • Among the newest homes in Byron 61010

How it measures up in Byron 61010

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Byron 61010.

Lot size10.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 5242 N River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeByron 61010Ogle County
Lot sizebigger than10.26 acalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than2009almost all homesalmost all homes

About 5242 N River Rd

When did 5242 N River Rd, Byron, IL last sell?

5242 N River Rd, Byron, IL last sold on Mar 31, 2010 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 5242 N River Rd, Byron, IL built?

5242 N River Rd, Byron, IL was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.

What schools serve 5242 N River Rd, Byron, IL?

5242 N River Rd, Byron, IL is assigned to Mary Morgan Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Byron High School 9-12 (high), rated A; Byron Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Byron Community Unit School District 226. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5242 N River Rd, Byron, IL compare to other homes in Byron 61010?

Among the 2,805 homes in Byron 61010, its lot is bigger than almost all of them (10.26 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2009 against a typical 1992). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5242 N River Rd, Byron, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5242 N River Rd, Byron, IL was $4,172. The county assessed it at $60,554.

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