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$116,438$157 / 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 90How 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 $105,000 on May 2, 2025

541 MERRILL AVE

LOVES PARK, IL 61111
2
Beds
1
Baths
744 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$116K
$105K low$128K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,000 · May 2, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$484 (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.$32,329 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,806
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,523
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,013
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$96,987

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.43
55
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
62
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. 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.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyWINNEBAGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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(4)

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
Loves Park Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Harlem Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Harlem High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Harlem Unit School District 122

Neighborhood · ZIP 61111These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.21,061
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,643 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,793
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,421
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

541 Merrill 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 less than 97% of homes in Loves Park 61111
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Winnebago County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Loves Park 61111
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Loves Park 61111
  • Older than 93% of homes in Loves Park 61111

What homes are worth in Loves Park 61111

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

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$108K$477K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Loves Park 61111.

How it measures up in Loves Park 61111

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Loves Park 61111.

Estimated value$116,438
CheaperTypical $210,935Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area744 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 541 Merrill Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLoves Park 61111Winnebago County
Estimated valuepricier than$116,4383% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15750% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than744 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac10% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than19357% of homes17% of homes

About 541 Merrill Ave

How much is 541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL is $116,438 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $104,644 to $128,232. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL last sell?

541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL last sold on May 2, 2025 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL?

541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 744 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL built?

541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL?

541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL is assigned to Loves Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Harlem Middle School (middle), rated C-; Harlem High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Harlem Unit School District 122. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL compare to other homes in Loves Park 61111?

Among the 8,180 homes in Loves Park 61111, it is worth more than 3% of them ($116,438 against a typical $210,935), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($157 against a typical $156), it is bigger than 2% of them (744 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1935 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Winnebago County, it is worth more than 16% 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 541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 541 Merrill Ave, Loves Park, IL was $484. The county assessed it at $32,329.

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