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$263,672
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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $135,000 on Jul 14, 2009

525 N WEST ST

SANDWICH, IL 60548
2
Beds
1
Baths
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$264K
$227K low$300K high
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 · Jul 14, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,798 (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.$66,198 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,191
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,007
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,594

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.10 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDEKALB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
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(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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 60548These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.14%
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.11,564
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.289 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,207
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,564
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.53%

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How this home compares

525 N West 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 72% of homes in Sandwich 60548
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Sandwich 60548
  • Older than 96% of homes in Sandwich 60548

What homes are worth in Sandwich 60548

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

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$180K$671K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Sandwich 60548.

How it measures up in Sandwich 60548

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sandwich 60548.

Estimated value$263,672
CheaperTypical $317,883Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 525 N West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSandwich 60548DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$263,67228% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac80% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than19484% of homes15% of homes

About 525 N West St

How much is 525 N West St, Sandwich, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 N West St, Sandwich, IL is $263,672 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $226,888 to $300,456. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 525 N West St, Sandwich, IL last sell?

525 N West St, Sandwich, IL last sold on Jul 14, 2009 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 525 N West St, Sandwich, IL?

525 N West St, Sandwich, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 525 N West St, Sandwich, IL built?

525 N West St, Sandwich, IL was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 525 N West St, Sandwich, IL compare to other homes in Sandwich 60548?

Among the 3,838 homes in Sandwich 60548, it is worth more than 28% of them ($263,672 against a typical $317,883), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1948 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 41% 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 525 N West St, Sandwich, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 525 N West St, Sandwich, IL was $2,798. The county assessed it at $66,198.

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