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$77,860$61 / 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 87How 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
Last sold for $80,600 on Oct 20, 2017

538 21ST AVE

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
1
Baths
1,283 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$78K
$68K low$88K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,600 · Oct 20, 2017
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.$1,360
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$1,088
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.115%
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.$76,500
AMERICAN BANK & TRUST · recorded Dec 4, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,795 (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.$33,934 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,174
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,276
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,802

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyROCK ISLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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
Frances Willard Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Rock Island High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Edison Jr High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Rock Island School District 41

Neighborhood · ZIP 61201These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,708
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,955 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,990
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,271
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.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

538 21st Ave 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 more than 88% of homes in West Central Rock Island
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Rock Island County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in West Central Rock Island
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in West Central Rock Island
  • Older than 85% of homes in Rock Island County

What homes are worth in Rock Island 61201

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

This home
$33K$351K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Rock Island 61201.

How it measures up in Rock Island 61201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rock Island 61201.

Estimated value$77,860
CheaperTypical $119,107Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$61
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,283 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,258 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 538 21st Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Central Rock IslandRock Island 61201Rock Island County
Estimated valuepricier than$77,86088% of homes25% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6162% of homes23% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,283 ft²78% of homes52% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac95% of homes90% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than191520% of homes23% of homes15% of homes

About 538 21st Ave

How much is 538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL is $77,860 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $68,030 to $87,690. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL last sell?

538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL last sold on Oct 20, 2017 for $80,600, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL?

538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,283 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL built?

538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL?

538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL is assigned to Frances Willard Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Rock Island High School (high), rated D-; Edison Jr High School (middle), rated D. All sit in Rock Island School District 41. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL compare to other homes in Rock Island 61201?

Among the 13,020 homes in Rock Island 61201, it is worth more than 25% of them ($77,860 against a typical $119,107), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($61 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,283 ft² against a typical 1,258 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1915 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Rock Island County, it is worth more than 12% 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 538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 21st Ave, Rock Island, IL was $2,795. The county assessed it at $33,934.

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